Works for
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“TFM Energising Skin Scrub”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Rapidly resurfaces and polishes the skin helping to prevent in-grown hairs and blemishes.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Helianthus annuus seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 8 moreWorks
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Humulus lupulus extract, Diazolidinyl urea + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Diatomaceous earth~5.3–6.5%
Solum diatomeae~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilPropylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolGlyceryl stearate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateButyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCetearyl alcohol~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholBeeswax~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxCera alba~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaCopernicia cerifera wax~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxSpiraea ulmaria flower extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be irritating
More about Spiraea ulmaria flower extractHumulus lupulus extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hops extract. Can contain common irritants and allergens geraniol, limonene, linalool
More about Humulus lupulus extractChamomilla recutita extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita extractLaurus nobilis leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- 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 alcoholEthoxydiglycol~0.3–0.6%
Ceteareth-20~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Diazolidinyl urea~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaParfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDichlorobenzyl alcohol~0.075–0.15%
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.35%
Citronellol~0.15–0.3%
Tocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeHydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeCoumarin~0.05–0.1%
Evernia furfuracea extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Diatomaceous earth, Solum diatomeae, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Propylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Beeswax, Cera alba, Copernicia cerifera wax, Spiraea ulmaria flower extract, Humulus lupulus extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Laurus nobilis leaf extract, Cetyl alcohol, Ethoxydiglycol, Ceteareth-20, Diazolidinyl urea, Parfum, Dichlorobenzyl alcohol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Citronellol, Tocopherol, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Coumarin, Evernia furfuracea extract
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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.
| ELEMISTFM Energising Skin ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | ESPARefining Skin Polish | Herbal EssentialsScrub Sunflower Seed Oil And Kaolin | Revision SkincareFinishing Touch microdermabrasion scrub for polished skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | — | $40.38 | $5.37 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"ELEMIS - TFM Energising Skin Scrub" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Price
The product retails for 40.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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