Esmi Skin Minerals Hydrating & Ageless Volcanic Sand Gentle Foliants
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Chondrus crispus extract + 4 moreWorks
“A thirsty complexion will drink up the super hydration of sodium hyaluronate.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: chondrus crispus extract, jojoba esters.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“The exfoliating action of antioxidant powered cranberry enzymes also helps to refine pores and reduces blemishes.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“An exfoliant that hydrates, refines, and awakens the skin with the glacial hydration of sodium hyaluronate and ageless Icelandic volcanic sand.”
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-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Icelandic volcanic sand is a mild exfoliator gently renewing the outer layer of the skin revealing a fresher, more youthful complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Carica papaya fruit extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.3–6.5%
- 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 GlycerinVolcanic sand~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chondrus crispus extract~3–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractSodium hyaluronate~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePolysorbate 20~1.8–2.6%
Anigozanthos flavidus flower extract~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carbomer~1–1.5%
- 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 CarbomerDisodium adenosine triphosphate~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Algin~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginCarica papaya fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDisodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Jojoba esters~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersPotassium hydroxide~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Volcanic sand, Chondrus crispus extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Polysorbate 20, Anigozanthos flavidus flower extract, Unknown, Carbomer, Disodium adenosine triphosphate, Algin, Carica papaya fruit extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Jojoba esters, Potassium hydroxide
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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.
| Esmi Skin MineralsHydrating & Ageless Volcanic Sand Gentle FoliantsYOUR PRODUCT | ReplenixResufacing Peel for Discoloration | DERMATORYPro Hyal Shot Moisture Peeling Pad | BlissClear Genius Clarifying Liquid Peel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 34% | 31% |
| Price | — | — | $26.10 | $21.42 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Tea Extract | Gluconolactone | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
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