Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acidWorks well
“Pumpkin Enzyme Peel”
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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Limnanthes alba seed oil + 4 moreWorks
“Meadowfoam seed oil ensures skin stays nourished throughout.”
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.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, limnanthes alba seed oil.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tocopherol, Limnanthes alba seed oil + 4 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Glycolic acid, Ascorbic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic 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-agingSide benefit · Glycolic acid, Tocopherol + 2 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus sinensis peel extract, Citrus limon peel extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Cucurbita pepo fruit~44–54%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~13–15%
Glycerin~4.5–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinTetrasodium edta~3.3–4.1%
Tocopherol~2.4–2.9%
- 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 TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~2.2–2.6%
- 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 oilPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCitric acid~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLimnanthes alba seed oil~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilXanthan gum~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGlycolic acid~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
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 acidAscorbic acid~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidSaccharum officinarum extract~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractAcer saccharum extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractCitrus sinensis peel extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon peel extract~0.45–0.7%
Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractMelia azadirachta seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function due to the high linoleic acid content
More about Melia azadirachta seed oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- 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 oilCinnamomum zeylanicum bark powder~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zingiber officinale root powder~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myristica fragrans powder~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~0.15–0.25%
- 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 AlcoholIngredient list view
Cucurbita pepo fruit, Water, Glycerin, Tetrasodium edta, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Citric acid, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Xanthan gum, Glycolic acid, Ascorbic acid, Saccharum officinarum extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Acer saccharum extract, Citrus sinensis peel extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Melia azadirachta seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark powder, Zingiber officinale root powder, Unknown, Myristica fragrans powder, Alcohol
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| erinsfacesPumpkin Enzyme PeelYOUR PRODUCT | Dr Dennis GrossVitamin C Lactic Acid Firming Serum | Dr. Dennis Gross | Drunk ElephantLook At That Acid | Pacifica BeautySuper Green Detox Kale and Charcoal Face Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 80% | 79% | 70% |
| Price | $40.00 | $20.00−$20.00 | $140.69+$100.69 | $2.85−$37.15 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 2 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Ferulic Acid | Heptapeptide-15 Palmitate | A Type Of Green Tea Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Low | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"erinsfaces - Pumpkin Enzyme Peel" is effective for: Anti-aging, Exfoliation 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
- This product contains acids (glycolic acid 1.00% - 1.30%). 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).
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.90% - 1.10%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Humectants (maple extract 0.65% - 1.00% and glycerin 4.50% - 5.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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