Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid ~0.25–0.4%Under-dosed
“This peel-off pack helps remove blackheads and dead skin cells with walnut bark powder.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Asiaticoside + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside, madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - centella asiatica extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Madecassoside, Glycerin + 9 moreWorks well
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, hydrolyzed collagen.
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: hydrolyzed collagen, jojoba esters.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: madecassoside
Anti-agingSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Asiaticoside + 1 moreMay help
This product contains asiaticoside, centella asiatica extract, madecassoside. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Alcohol, Mentha suaveolens leaf extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Alcohol~7.2–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholPolyvinyl alcohol~4.3–5.3%
Dipropylene glycol~2.8–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycerin~2.3–2.8%
- 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 GlycerinBentonite~1.9–2.3%
Titanium dioxide~1.8–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideMelaleuca alternifolia extract~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica extract~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- 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.
More about Centella asiatica extractPortulaca oleracea extract~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractAsiaticoside~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosideMadecassoside~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideLactobacillus ferment lysate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Lactobacillus ferment lysateMentha suaveolens leaf extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractMelissa officinalis leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractCymbopogon schoenanthus extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydrolyzed collagen~0.4–0.6%
- 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 Hydrolyzed collagenPinus palustris leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ulmus davidiana root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractOenothera biennis flower extract~0.25–0.5%
Pueraria lobata root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juglans regia shell powder~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Jojoba esters~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilHydroxyethylcellulose~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCarbomer~0.25–0.45%
- 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 CarbomerCarrageenan~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanSalicylic acid~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidUltramarines~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chromium oxide greens~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Methyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methyl acetate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.2%
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.2%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Polyvinyl alcohol, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Bentonite, Titanium dioxide, Melaleuca alternifolia extract, Centella asiatica extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Mentha suaveolens leaf extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract, Hydrolyzed collagen, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Juglans regia shell powder, Jojoba esters, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan gum, Carbomer, Carrageenan, Salicylic acid, Ultramarines, Chromium oxide greens, Disodium edta, Methyl alcohol, Methyl acetate, Caprylyl glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
| Dr.wantCica Peel Off PackYOUR PRODUCT | LANEIGEBalance Mode Pore Polishing Peel-off Mask | Some By MiCharcoal BHA Pore Clay Bubble Mask | WhippedYuzu Grapefruit Face Mask Cleanser + Vitamin C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 88% | 83% | 80% |
| Price | — | $22.61 | $14.69 | $26.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Dr. Want - Cica Peel Off Pack" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.50% - 0.75% and asiaticoside 0.55% - 0.80% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.
- Humectants (hydrolyzed collagen 0.40% - 0.60% and glycerin 2.30% - 2.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 21.40$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 28 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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