Dr. Oracle

Dr. Oracle 21;Stay A-Thera Peeling Stick

Name: Dr. Oracle - 21;Stay A-Thera Peeling Stick
Brand: Dr. Oracle

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Exfoliation

Lactic acid, Glycolic acid

Works well

What the product description says

“21;Stay A-Thera Peeling Stick”

Source: Lila Beauty

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: glycolic acid, lactic acid.

Lactic acidKey activeEffect: HighAn 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)~3.2–4.8%

Glycolic acidKey activeEffect: HighAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid~1.8–2.7%

Anti-blemish

Glycolic acid

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What the product description says

“Targeted acne treatment uses AHA and BHA to purify pores and remove excess sebum”

Source: Lila Beauty

This product contains ingredients (glycolic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Glycolic acidEffect: MediumAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid~1.8–2.7%

Evens skin tone

Side benefit · Lactic acid, Glycolic acid

Works well

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid, 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.

Anti-aging

Side benefit · Lactic acid, Glycolic acid

Works well

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: lactic acid.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

Lactic acidKey activeEffect: MediumAn 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)~3.2–4.8%

Moisturizing

Side benefit · Lactic acid, Glycerin + 6 more

Works

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: arginine, erythritol.

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: arginine.

Lactic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighAn 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)~3.2–4.8%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1.4–2.2%

ArginineKey active· Humectant, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin~1.3–2%

ErythritolKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.45–1.05%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~1–1.5%

Tremella fuciformis extractEffect: LowA mushroom extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.9%

Peg-75· HumectantEffect: LowHelps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.~0.1–0.4%

Pyrus malus fruit extractUnder-dosedCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content~0.15–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 strong irritants: Alcohol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract + 3 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~2.5–3.8%est.

Glycolic acidAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acidHigh~1.8–2.7%est.

Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractAn essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.2–0.75%est.

Citrus limon fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.2–0.7%est.

Psidium guajava fruit extractA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effectHigh~0.15–0.6%est.

Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract—High~0.15–0.55%est.

Mentha piperita oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Lactic acidAn 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)Medium~3.2–4.8%est.

Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.6–1.4%est.

Tremella fuciformis extractA mushroom extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.4–0.9%est.

Pyrus malus fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~0.15–0.65%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.05–0.3%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.15%est.

ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.15%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

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Ingredients

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Bambusa vulgaris water~23–34%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Water~11–16%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Propanediol~4.5–6.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Lactic acid~3.2–4.8%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

ExfoliationEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-aging

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)

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Alcohol~2.5–3.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Antibacterial

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

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Glycolic acid~1.8–2.7%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-agingEvens skin toneExfoliationAnti-blemish

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid

More about Glycolic acid

Glycerin~1.4–2.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Arginine~1.3–2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Butylene glycol~1–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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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Sodium citrate~0.6–1.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Erythritol~0.45–1.05%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Tremella fuciformis extract~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A mushroom extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Citrus limon fruit extract~0.2–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.15–0.65%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Psidium guajava fruit extract~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Peg-75~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.

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Xanthan gum~0.05–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Chlorphenesin~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Mentha piperita oil~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Bambusa vulgaris water, Water, Propanediol, Lactic acid, Alcohol, Glycolic acid, Glycerin, Arginine, Butylene glycol, Sodium citrate, Erythritol, Tremella fuciformis extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Psidium guajava fruit extract, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Disodium edta, Peg-75, Xanthan gum, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Chlorphenesin, Mentha piperita oil

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Shared key ingredients	—	4 of 5	4 of 5	3 of 5
Key difference	—	Betaine	Niacinamide	Niacinamide
Irritancy	High	Low	Medium	Medium
Drying alcohol	Contains drying alcohol	—	—	—
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Product summary

"Dr. Oracle - 21; Stay A-Thera Peeling Stick" is effective for: Exfoliation, Anti-aging and Evens skin tone

This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Exfoliating acids (glycolic acid 1.80% - 2.70% and lactic acid 3.20% - 4.80%). In this concentration, they will have a noticeable exfoliating effect. They can also have an anti-aging effect and stimulate collagen production in a long-run. Lactic Acid can also help to attract water to the upper layer (works as a humectant).
Humectants (erythritol 0.45% - 1.05%, arginine 1.30% - 2.00%, glycerin 1.40% - 2.20% and lactic acid 3.20% - 4.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.