Exa High Fidelity Balancing Color Corrector

Exa High Fidelity Balancing Color Corrector

Efficacy41/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Moisturizing
Coco-caprylate/caprate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 16 more
Works
What the product description says
“Marshmallow root, rice bran, and licorice enhance brightness, while potent amino acids and antioxidants protect and hydrate.”
Source: Credo Beauty

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, jojoba esters.

Coco-caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~5.1–7.6%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~2.6–3.8%
C12-15 alkyl benzoateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumEnhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth~1.5–2.2%
TriheptanoinKey activeEffect: HighA synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.2–1.8%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1.1–1.7%
Coconut alkanesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin~0.95–1.4%
Hydrogenated castor oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency~0.55–1.3%
Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~0.45–1%
Althaea officinalis root extractKey activeEffect: HighA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation~0.15–0.55%
Jojoba estersKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function~0.15–0.55%
Brassica campestris seed oilKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.65%
Saccharomyces fermentKey activeEffect: HighA product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.5%
Lauroyl lysineKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture~0.1–0.45%
Cetearyl ethylhexanoate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin~1.8–2.7%
Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.1–0.35%
Glyceryl undecylenate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation~0.1–0.35%
LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.65%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.15–0.5%
Evens skin tone
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Peach evens under-eye circles, dark spots and acne scars on medium to light skin tones.”
Source: Credo Beauty

This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals~0.15–0.6%
Anti-blemish
Kaolin
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What the product description says
“Green balances redness due to rosacea, capillaries and blemishes on deep-dark to light skin tones.”
Source: Credo Beauty

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

KaolinEffect: LowA type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color~0.6–1.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
13 flagged ingredients
Medium risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Althaea officinalis root extractA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammationHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~2.6–3.8%est.
Coconut alkanesAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~0.95–1.4%est.
Hydrogenated castor oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistencyMedium~0.55–1.3%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.45–1%est.
Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.8%est.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Jojoba estersAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier functionMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Disodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix together and workd as a cleanserMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Glyceryl undecylenateHelps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateHelps oil and water mix together3/5~0.45–1.05%est.
Coconut alkanesAn emollient that helps soften the skin2/5~0.95–1.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Prunus persica extract~25–37%
Formula
Water~12–18%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~5.1–7.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Propanediol~3–4.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.6–3.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Cetearyl ethylhexanoate~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~1.5–2.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

More about C12-15 alkyl benzoate
Triheptanoin~1.2–1.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~1.1–1.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Coconut alkanes~0.95–1.4%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Hydrogenated castor oil~0.55–1.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.45–1.05%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Diisostearyl malate~0.45–1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Kaolin~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

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Dilinoleic acid/butanediol copolymer~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Stearalkonium hectorite~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create an even product consistency

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Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Brassica campestris seed oil~0.15–0.65%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Reduces rednessEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Oryza sativa bran extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product consistency

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Althaea officinalis root extract~0.15–0.55%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation

More about Althaea officinalis root extract
Saccharomyces ferment~0.1–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Saccharomyces ferment
Tocopherol~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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 Tocopherol
Lecithin~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Lecithin
Cetearyl olivate~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan olivate~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Jojoba esters~0.15–0.55%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

More about Jojoba esters
Lauroyl lysine~0.1–0.45%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture

More about Lauroyl lysine
Castor oil/ipdi copolymer~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps improve the product texture

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Disodium stearoyl glutamate~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and workd as a cleanser

More about Disodium stearoyl glutamate
Magnesium aluminum silicate~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-aging

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

More about Glyceryl caprylate
Glyceryl undecylenate~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation

More about Glyceryl undecylenate
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

More about Phenoxyethanol
Ingredient list view

Prunus persica extract, Water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Triheptanoin, Glycerin, Coconut alkanes, Hydrogenated castor oil, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Diisostearyl malate, Kaolin, Dilinoleic acid/butanediol copolymer, Stearalkonium hectorite, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Brassica campestris seed oil, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Saccharomyces ferment, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Jojoba esters, Lauroyl lysine, Castor oil/ipdi copolymer, Disodium stearoyl glutamate, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Glyceryl caprylate, Glyceryl undecylenate, Phenoxyethanol

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Product summary

"Exa - High Fidelity Balancing Color Corrector" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (glycerin 1.10% - 1.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

Price

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.

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