Farmacy Beauty Bright On Daily AHA Foam Exfoliator
Works for
ExfoliationMandelic acidWorks well
“A daily micro-exfoliating foam treatment that reveals brighter, baby-soft skin in just 30 seconds.”
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: mandelic acid.
MoisturizingPanthenol, Betaine + 6 moreWorks well
“Panthenol: Hydrates and supports the skin barrier.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Evens skin toneSide benefit the brand mentions · Mandelic acidWorks well
“Mandelic Acid (AHA) rapidly brightens + accelerates skin cell turnover for a fresh face after each use.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: mandelic 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Citrus reticulata peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Coco-glucoside~9.3–11.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideDecyl glucoside~5.2–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideBetaine~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineGlycerin~2.5–3%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateMandelic acid~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
More about Mandelic acidPanthenol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolLactobacillus/lemon peel ferment extract~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus reticulata peel oil~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
More about Citrus reticulata peel oilSaccharide isomerate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.4–0.65%
Citrus clementina peel oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus paradisi fruit extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium amara fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium sinensis peel extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus reticulata fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can help attract water the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extractLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateLavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.45%
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Pentylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.25%
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCitric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.1–0.2%
- 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 citrateCitrus aurantium flower oil~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Coco-glucoside, Decyl glucoside, Betaine, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Mandelic acid, Panthenol, Lactobacillus/lemon peel ferment extract, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Saccharide isomerate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Citrus clementina peel oil, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Citrus aurantium amara fruit extract, Citrus aurantium sinensis peel extract, Citrus reticulata fruit extract, Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Limonene
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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.
| Farmacy BeautyBright On Daily AHA Foam ExfoliatorYOUR PRODUCT | YourGoodSkinEnergizing Facial Scrub | PCA SKINPore Refining Treatment | Summer FridaysGentle Reset Daily Exfoliating Pads | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | $38.00 | — | $70.14+$32.14 | $39.98+$1.98 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | A Type Of Green Tea Extract | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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