This product contains acids (lactic acid 1.90% - 2.30%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). Lactic acid is particularly good in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and improving the skin barrier.
Humectants (betaine 1.30% - 1.60% and glycerin 0.25% - 0.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "ELEMIS" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails from 45.00$ up to 60.00$ in the United States, from 9.00£ up to 930.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 74.33A$ in Australia and for 82.60CA$ in Canada.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Enhance and hydrate the skin with Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Pads, a package of innovative skincare pads that offer gentle, but effective exfoliation.

Source: SpaceNK

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

glycerin 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

lactococcus ferment lysate 4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin

betaine 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Elemis, Anti-Ageing These Dynamic Resurfacing Pads from Elemis are perfect for exfoliating and contain lactic acid and Probiotic Ferment Complex which works to keep your skin clean and healthy.

Source: Allbeauty

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Reignite a luminous glow with the Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Pads ; radiance-restoring facial pads that work to improve skin tone and texture for a refined and revitalised visage.

Source: Lookfantastic

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

lactic acid 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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)

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

Dynamic Resurfacing Pads

Source: From product name

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

papain 0.35% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating

lactic acid 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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Key Actives

lactococcus ferment lysate 4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin

lactic acid 1.9% - 2.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Evens skin tone, Exfoliation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

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Potential irritants

propylene glycol 1.1% - 1.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

parfum 0.45% - 0.7%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

butylene glycol 6.6% - 8%

Irritation risk:

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

lactococcus ferment lysate 4.4% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin

Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Polysorbate 20, Methyl gluceth-20, Lactic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Betaine, Propylene glycol, Disodium edta, Benzoic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Dehydroacetic acid, Tromethamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Papain, Saponins, Sodium benzoate, Sodium chloride, Glycerin, Behenyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hydrogenated castor oil, Stearyl alcohol, Poria cocos extract, Protease, Saponaria officinalis leaf/root extract, Subtilisin, Tocopheryl acetate

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Key ingredients	lactic acid betaine +3 more	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: salicylic acid glycolic acid +2 more	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: panthenol camellia sinensis leaf extract	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: anhydroxylitol glycolic acid +5 more	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: salicylic acid salicylic acid +5 more	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: glycolic acid panthenol	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: sodium ascorbyl phosphate bifida ferment lysate +2 more	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: salicylic acid panthenol +1 more	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: niacinamide salicylic acid +7 more	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: centella asiatica extract mandelic acid
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Potential Irritants	papain Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +8 more	tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +5 more	papain Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	garcinia mangostana fruit extract Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +10 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? potassium benzoate Has skin benefit? +6 more	chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +2 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +5 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	mandelic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +4 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +11 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +18 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +8 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +22 more	prunus mume extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +11 more

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