Works for
Evens skin toneLactic acidWorks well
“Use Cellex-C Betaplex Fresh Complexion Mist after exercising or cleansing to help tighten, tone and refresh the skin.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: lactic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
ExfoliationLactic acidWorks well
“Herbal-based mist, rich in hydroxy acids, helps stimulate the skin’s natural sloughing action to reveal a fresh, glowing complexion.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: lactic acid.
Anti-agingLactic acidMay help
“Regular use will dramatically increase the youthful looking reflective quality of the skin. Gentle enough for delicate skin.”
This product contains lactic acid. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Lactic acidWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, lactic acid.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Alcohol + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hamamelis virginiana extract~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractGlycerin~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinAlcohol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholLactic acid~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidMalic acid~1.7–2.5%
Salix alba extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis sativus extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Equisetum arvense extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractLavandula angustifolia oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilMentha piperita oil~0.4–0.95%
Thymus vulgaris extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Thymus vulgaris oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Ci 15985~0.1–0.3%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ci 61570~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Unknown, Glycerin, Alcohol, Lactic acid, Malic acid, Salix alba extract, Cucumis sativus extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Mentha piperita oil, Thymus vulgaris extract, Thymus vulgaris oil, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Methylparaben, Unknown, Ci 15985, Unknown, Ci 19140, Unknown, Ci 61570
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Cellex-CBetaplex Fresh Complexion MistYOUR PRODUCT | NaturopathicaSweet Cherry Brightening Enzyme Peel Deluxe Mini | NIP+FABVitamin C Tonic | ADVANCED CLINICALSDark Spot Corrector | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 64% | 64% |
| Price | $44.00 | — | $6.45−$37.55 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Vitamin C | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Cellex-C - Betaplex Fresh Complexion Mist" is effective for: Evens skin tone and Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product contains acids (lactic acid 2.00% - 3.00%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). Lactic acid is particularly good in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and improving the skin barrier.
- Humectants (lactic acid 2.00% - 3.00% and glycerin 3.40% - 5.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 41.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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