Deborah Lippmann

Marshmallow Whipped Hand & Cuticle Scrub

Name: Deborah Lippmann - Marshmallow Whipped Hand & Cuticle Scrub
Brand: Deborah Lippmann

Efficacy 50/100·High irritancy

Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 0 of 1 advertised claim delivered

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Product claims breakdown

Exfoliation

8 key actives in the formula

Partial evidence

This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

GlycerinRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.6–5.6%

Isopropyl myristateRole: Key activeAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic~0.55–0.8%

Camellia sinensis leaf extractRole: Key activeCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.45–0.7%

Cocos nucifera oilRole: Key activeAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~0.3–0.55%

Saccharum officinarum extractRole: Key activeSugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.5%

Cocos nucifera fruit extractRole: Key activeAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~0.3–0.5%

Helianthus annuus seed oilRole: Key activeA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~0.25–0.5%

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractRole: Key activeCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating~0.2–0.35%

Irritancy

27 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 27 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

PapainAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~0.75–1.1%est.

Salix alba bark extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effectHigh~0.45–0.7%est.

Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.35–0.65%est.

Citrus limon fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.3–0.6%est.

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~0.75–1.1%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

Phenethyl alcoholA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.15%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05%est.

Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicLow~4.2–5.1%est.

Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesLow~1.4–1.7%est.

Pyrus malus fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentLow~0.3–0.55%est.

Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.25–0.5%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Low~0.2–0.4%est.

Steareth-2Helps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.25–0.45%est.

Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentLow~0.3–0.55%est.

Steareth-21Helps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.3–0.55%est.

Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherLow~0.25–0.45%est.

Laureth-4Helps water and oil mix togetherLow~0.25–0.4%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.2–0.4%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationLow~0.2–0.4%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeLow~0.2–0.4%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeLow~0.2–0.35%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureLow~0.2–0.35%est.

Comedogenic

6 ingredients can clog pores in acne-prone skin

High risk

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicHigh~4.2–5.1%est.

Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesHigh~1.4–1.7%est.

Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenicHigh~0.55–0.8%est.

Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenicHigh~0.3–0.55%est.

Cocos nucifera fruit extractAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenicHigh~0.3–0.5%est.

Laureth-4Helps water and oil mix togetherMed~0.25–0.4%est.

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels