First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Intensive Peel
Works for
2 of 4 advertised claims delivered
Exfoliation3 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Facial Radiance Intensive 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: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Evens skin tone5 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“A cocktail of Lactic and Salicylic Acids (Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Acids) aims to improve texture and brighten your skin tone, giving you a clearer surface that appears more even.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“What it is An exfoliating peel that helps smooth and brighten the look of skin.Skin Type Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns Dullness, Uneven Texture, and Fine Lines and Wrinkles Formulation Mask Highlighted Ingredients , Lactic and Salicylic Acid (Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Acids) Exfoliate and improve texture to help skin appear brighter.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - camellia sinensis leaf extract - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient camellia sinensis leaf extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Anti-blemish5 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“A cocktail of Lactic and Salicylic Acids (Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Acids) aims to improve texture and brighten your skin tone, giving you a clearer surface that appears more even.”
This product contains ingredients (capryloyl salicylic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 8 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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).
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract, epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Chrysanthemum parthenium extract, Lavandula angustifolia 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~45–55%
Kaolin~4.8–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about KaolinSilt~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bentonite~3–3.7%
Sorbitol~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolButylene glycol~1.8–2.2%
- 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 glycolLactic acid~1.5–1.9%
- 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 acidSilica~1.6–1.9%
Ethoxydiglycol~1.1–1.3%
Titanium dioxide~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideSodium hydroxide~0.6–0.95%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractChrysanthemum parthenium extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Could have anti-inflammatory effect on skin, but can be irritating as well. Can be added to products for its smell
More about Chrysanthemum parthenium extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractMucor miehei extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractSpirulina platensis powder~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractCharcoal powder~0.4–0.6%
Citrus grandis seed extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycerin~0.25–0.5%
- 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 GlycerinSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Salicylic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidGlyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate~0.25–0.45%
Polyglyceryl-4 cocoate~0.3–0.5%
Polyglyceryl-3 caprate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 caprateGlyceryl caprylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateXanthan gum~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.4%
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinatePolyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceteth-25~0.3–0.6%
Oleth-10~0.25–0.45%
Citric acid~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidQuartz~0.3–0.55%
Sorbic acid~0.2–0.4%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.2–0.35%
Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBenzoic acid~0.2–0.35%
T-butyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholAluminum hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxidePhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.1–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Ci 77289~0.05–0.15%
Chromium hydroxide green~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Silt, Bentonite, Sorbitol, Butylene glycol, Lactic acid, Silica, Ethoxydiglycol, Titanium dioxide, Sodium hydroxide, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Chrysanthemum parthenium extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Mucor miehei extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Spirulina platensis powder, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Charcoal powder, Citrus grandis seed extract, Glycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Salicylic acid, Glyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate, Polyglyceryl-4 cocoate, Polyglyceryl-3 caprate, Glyceryl caprylate, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Ceteth-25, Oleth-10, Citric acid, Quartz, Sorbic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Benzoic acid, T-butyl alcohol, Aluminum hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Ci 77289, Chromium hydroxide green
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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.
| First Aid BeautyFacial Radiance Intensive PeelYOUR PRODUCT | Dr Dennis GrossClinical Grade Resurfacing Liquid Peel 2-step | Pelican SoapPeeling Soap | ObagiBlue Brilliance™ Triple Acid Peel | |
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| Match | — | 82% | 80% | 78% |
| Price | $32.00 | $95.00+$63.00 | $17.10−$14.90 | $145.00+$113.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate | — | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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