Works for
MoisturizingSimmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate + 1 moreWorks
“Cellex-C Speed Peel Facial Gel is a pale, leaf-green, mint-fragranced formulation, containing natural exfoliating agents and enzymes in an oil-free, hydrating gel.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Speed Peel Facial Gel”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Regular use creates the appearance of younger looking skin by removing the rough, opaque, superficial skin cells characteristic of devitalized, older skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Helps reduce the appearance of blackheads and minimizes large pores and rough textured skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium amara fruit extract, Mentha piperita oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~5.7–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilBambusa arundinacea stem extract~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hectorite~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara fruit extract~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Trimethylolpropane tricaprylate/tricaprate~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-100~1.5–2.2%
Polyquaternium-37~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-37Sodium hyaluronate~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePropylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis melo fruit extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Cucumis melo fruit extractPpg-1 trideceth-6~0.45–1.05%
Ficus carica extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractDisodium edta~0.35–0.8%
Polysorbate 20~0.35–0.8%
Mentha piperita oil~0.15–0.65%
Lecithin~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinEugenol~0.1–0.45%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIsoeugenol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ethylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Butylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Amyl cinnamal~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Dmdm hydantoin~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
More about Dmdm hydantoinIngredient list view
Water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Hectorite, Citrus aurantium amara fruit extract, Trimethylolpropane tricaprylate/tricaprate, Peg-100, Polyquaternium-37, Sodium hyaluronate, Propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Ppg-1 trideceth-6, Ficus carica extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Disodium edta, Polysorbate 20, Mentha piperita oil, Lecithin, Eugenol, Phenoxyethanol, Isoeugenol, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Amyl cinnamal, Dmdm hydantoin, Unknown
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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-CSpeed Peel Facial GelYOUR PRODUCT | ChrismaBrightening Peeling Gel | Sanitas SkincareLemon Cream Scrub | Goldfaden MDDoctor's Scrub by Goldfaden Md | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $14.50 | $36.00 | $37.98 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Chondrus Crispus Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Cellex-C - Speed Peel Facial Gel" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.90% - 1.35%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 46.00$ up to 52.00$ in the United States, for 54.04A$ in Australia and for 70.10CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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