Faith in Face AHA Peel So Good Peeling Gel
Works for
MoisturizingArgania spinosa kernel oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed extract + 6 moreWorks
“Sea Grape and Seaweed Extracts soothe skin and hydrate skin”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: argania spinosa kernel oil, persea gratissima fruit extract.
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).
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.05–0.2%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“AHA Peel So Good Peeling Gel”
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-agingLactic acid ~0.05–0.2%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“Cellulose-based scrub contains alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) complex that help lift dead cells off the surface of your face to reveal, brighter, softer and younger-looking skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Sd alcohol 40-b, Chrysanthemum morifolium flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cellulose~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseSd alcohol 40-b~3.7–5.6%
- 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 Sd alcohol 40-bCeteareth-12~2.4–3.7%
Butylene glycol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Carbomer~1.3–1.9%
- 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 CarbomerPotassium hydroxide~1–1.6%
Menthone glycerin acetal~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilCaulerpa lentillifera extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sargassum fulvellum extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A brown algae (sea weed) extract. It might be able to help neutralize free radicals and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Sargassum fulvellum extractLaminaria japonica extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extractEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractSimmondsia chinensis seed extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed extractHippophae rhamnoides extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juglans regia seed extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Persea gratissima fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- 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 extractChamomilla recutita leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Urtica dioica extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chrysanthemum morifolium flower extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Chrysanthemum morifolium flower extractSambucus nigra fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra fruit extractVitex trifolia fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thuja occidentalis leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cnidium officinale root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Angelica dahurica root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Asarum sieboldii root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Morus alba root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eclipta prostrata extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
More about Eclipta prostrata extractCitric acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLactic acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Cellulose, Sd alcohol 40-b, Ceteareth-12, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Carbomer, Potassium hydroxide, Menthone glycerin acetal, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Caulerpa lentillifera extract, Sargassum fulvellum extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed extract, Hippophae rhamnoides extract, Juglans regia seed extract, Persea gratissima fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita leaf extract, Urtica dioica extract, Chrysanthemum morifolium flower extract, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Vitex trifolia fruit extract, Thuja occidentalis leaf extract, Cnidium officinale root extract, Angelica dahurica root extract, Asarum sieboldii root extract, Morus alba root extract, Eclipta prostrata extract, Citric acid, Lactic acid, Parfum
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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.
| Faith in FaceAHA Peel So Good Peeling GelYOUR PRODUCT | MEDI-PEELDerma Maison Maricell Clear Peeling Gel | OttieCalendula LHA Mild Peeling Gel | DiorCapture Youth Peeling Creme | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 31% | 31% | 29% |
| Price | $11.78 | $50.87+$39.09 | $10.65−$1.13 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Product summary
"Faith in Face - AHA Peel So Good Peeling Gel" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Price
The product retails for 16.50A$ in Australia and from 10.62$ up to 15.99$ in the United States.
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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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- 4https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6272594/ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Assessment report on Sambucus nigra L., fructusema.europa.eu
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