PRODUCT REVIEW
Dr.Hsieh 15% Mandelic Acid Refining Liquid
Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-oxidation
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Does not work for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Centella asiatica extract Repair skin problems, restore skin elasticity, improve aging phenomenon.
centella asiatica extract
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
phyllanthus emblica fruit extract
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrations
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
15% Mandelic Acid Refining Liquid
mandelic acid
6.9% -
10.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
Evens skin tone
mandelic acid
6.9% -
10.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
phyllanthus emblica fruit extract
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrations
Anti-oxidation
centella asiatica extract
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
phyllanthus emblica fruit extract
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrations
silybum marianum extract
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Anti-acne ingredient Quatemium-73 The Ministry of Health and Welfare approved anti-acne ingredients to improve annoying acne problems.
mandelic acid
6.9% -
10.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
centella asiatica extract
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
If there is dryness and desquamation, please strengthen moisturizing products.
centella asiatica extract
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
peg-8
3.7% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Used to create a nice product consistency
butylene glycol
2.6% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Anti-blemish | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
56/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
mandelic acid
6.9% -
10.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
silybum marianum extract
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing
Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
User reviews (0)
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
mandelic acid
6.9% -
10.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
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Potential irritants
mandelic acid
6.9% -
10.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
silybum marianum extract
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing
Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
mandelic acid
6.9% -
10.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Unknown, Mandelic acid, Peg-8, Butylene glycol, Triethanolamine, Ethoxydiglycol, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Centella asiatica extract, Silybum marianum extract, Quaternium-73, Phenoxyethanol, Imidazolidinyl urea, Chlorphenesin
Sources
- Summary of mandelic acid for the improvement of skin conditions
- Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy and Tolerability of Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Mandelic Acid, and Phytic Acid Combination Peels in Melasma
- Emblica
- Amla (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) extract promotes procollagen production and inhibits matrix metalloproteinase-1 in human skin fibroblasts
- Emblica Cascading Antioxidant: A Novel Natural Skin Care Ingredient
- Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Titrated Extract of Centella asiatica in Phthalic Anhydride-Induced Allergic Dermatitis Animal Model
- Centella asiatica in cosmetology
- Triterpene Composition and Bioactivities of Centella asiatica
- Asiaticoside induction for cell-cycle progression, proliferation and collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts
- Assessment report on Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, herba
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview