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MoisturizingHydrogenated jojoba oil, Glycerin + 3 moreWorks
“A moisturizer and emollient with excellent spread ability and lubricity properties.”
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:
algae extract, glycerin.
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: algae extract, hydrogenated jojoba oil.
Anti-agingAlgae extractNot delivered
“Formulated with physical & keratolytic exfoliants that stimulate & renew – noticeably improving the appearance of fine lines, acne scars & skin discolouration .”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationSalicylic acid ~0.1–0.45%Under-dosed
“A self-heating exfoliant that activates on contact with skin or water to help open pores & remove impurities.”
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.
Evens skin toneSalicylic acidNot delivered
“Formulated with physical & keratolytic exfoliants that stimulate & renew – noticeably improving the appearance of fine lines, acne scars & skin discolouration .”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Peg-8~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Magnesium sulfate~8.6–12.9%
Hydrogenated jojoba oil~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated jojoba oilSilica~3.7–5.5%
Sodium citrate~2.6–4%
- 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
More about Sodium citrateBenzyl alcohol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSilybum marianum fruit extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractGlycerin~0.55–1.25%
- 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 GlycerinCitric acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAlgae extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractSalicylic acid~0.1–0.45%
- 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 acidIngredient list view
Peg-8, Magnesium sulfate, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Silica, Sodium citrate, Benzyl alcohol, Silybum marianum fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Glycerin, Citric acid, Algae extract, Salicylic acid
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| endota spaActive Thermal ExfoliantYOUR PRODUCT | BravuraSalicylic Acid 2% Peel | Lancer SkincareThe Method: Polish Blemish Control | MuradExfoliators Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 72% | 68% | 67% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Clinique Exfoliating ScrubHydroPeptide Liquid Resurfacing Solution
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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