DHC Moisture-Rich Clarifying Peeling Gel
Works for
1 of 4 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing13 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Moisture-Rich Clarifying Peeling 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:
glycerin, 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: cholesterol, cetyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: caprooyl phytosphingosine, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide eos, ceramide np, ceramide ns
Exfoliation1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“This potent peeling gel binds with sebum and surface skin, rolling into tiny particles of dead skin that easily rinse away to reveal a visibly improved skin tone and texture.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with citrus aurantifolia juice, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimLimited support
“An additional boost of deep hydration is delivered through a patented, epidermal delivery system to help maintain maximum moisture and fight signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles and loss of elasticity.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Evens skin tone1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“This potent peeling gel binds with sebum and surface skin, rolling into tiny particles of dead skin that easily rinse away to reveal a visibly improved skin tone and texture.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Citrus aurantifolia juice, Citrus aurantium dulcis juice + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinCarbomer~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerDicocodimonium chloride~2.4–3.6%
Steartrimonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isopropyl alcohol~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholEthylhexylglycerin~1.4–2.1%
Butylene glycol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCitrus aurantifolia juice~1–1.5%
Citrus aurantium dulcis juice~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon juice~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ceteareth-25~0.45–1.05%
Citrus paradisi fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Crataegus cuneata fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractZiziphus jujuba fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl alcohol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPrunus lannesiana flower extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateRosa hybrid flower extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Behenic acid~0.2–0.75%
Ceramide np~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npCholesterol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolCeramide ns~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide nsSoluble collagen~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenAscorbic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidCaprooyl phytosphingosine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A component of ceramides. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Caprooyl phytosphingosineCaproyl sphingosine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceramide ap~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide apCeramide eop~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide eopCeramide eos~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide eosMalic acid~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Carbomer, Dicocodimonium chloride, Steartrimonium chloride, Isopropyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene glycol, Citrus aurantifolia juice, Citrus aurantium dulcis juice, Citrus limon juice, Ceteareth-25, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Crataegus cuneata fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Ziziphus jujuba fruit extract, Cetyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Prunus lannesiana flower extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Rosa hybrid flower extract, Behenic acid, Ceramide np, Cholesterol, Ceramide ns, Soluble collagen, Ascorbic acid, Caprooyl phytosphingosine, Caproyl sphingosine, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop, Ceramide eos, Malic acid
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| DHCMoisture-Rich Clarifying Peeling GelYOUR PRODUCT | Thrive CausemeticsTimeless Ambition™ Power 7-Peptide Firming Moisturizer | REVOLUTION SKINCARECeramides Moisture Cream | Skinbetter ScienceHydration Boosting Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 62% | 62% |
| Price | $20.00 | $49.00+$29.00 | $11.89−$8.11 | $90.00+$70.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 9 of 10 | 9 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Caprooyl Sphingosine | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"DHC - Moisture-Rich Clarifying Peeling Gel" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.10% - 0.40%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide np 0.15% - 0.55%, ceramide eos 0.05% - 0.15%, ceramide eop 0.10% - 0.30%, ceramide ap 0.05% - 0.25%, caprooyl phytosphingosine 0.10% - 0.45% and ceramide ns 0.15% - 0.55%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Price
The product retails from 15.00$ up to 20.00$ in the United States and from 25.20CA$ up to 28.00CA$ in Canada.
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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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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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