First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Polish
Works for
ExfoliationSalix alba bark extract, Lactic acidNot delivered
“Combining natural exfoliants shea nut shell powder and willow bark extract, this exfoliating scrub works to improve skin's clarity by gently buffing away dirt and grime to uncover a brighter, smoother, more even complexion.”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Colloidal oatmeal, Panthenol + 11 moreWorks well
“Moisturizes and supports the skin barrier.”
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: vitis vinifera seed oil, copernicia cerifera cera.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, colloidal oatmeal, panthenol
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Salix alba bark extract + 5 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Citrus aurantium amara peel oilMedium 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~45–55%
Sodium cocoyl isethionate~10–12%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateBehenyl alcohol~4.7–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholSodium lauryl sulfoacetate~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium lauryl sulfoacetatePropanediol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineGlyceryl stearate se~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seSodium chloride~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideButyrospermum parkii nut shell powder~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salix alba bark extract~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractCopernicia cerifera cera~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Copernicia cerifera ceraButyrospermum parkii butter~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterColloidal oatmeal~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Colloidal oatmealGlycerin~0.5–0.75%
- 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 GlycerinCitrus aurantium amara peel oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilPanthenol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.4–0.6%
- 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 flower extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.3–0.5%
- 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 extractRubus occidentalis fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Symphytum officinale root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be able to help decrease inflammation in skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Symphytum officinale root extractHydroxyethylcellulose~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
C12-15 alkyl lactate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carbomer~0.25–0.45%
- 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 CarbomerHydroxypropyl guar~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Hydroxypropyl guarSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Sodium phytate~0.2–0.4%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.2–0.35%
- 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 juice powderCeramide np~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npLactic acid~0.15–0.25%
- 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 acidCitric acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.05–0.1%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.1%
Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.1%
- 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 dioxideIngredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Behenyl alcohol, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Propanediol, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Glyceryl stearate se, Sodium chloride, Butyrospermum parkii nut shell powder, Salix alba bark extract, Copernicia cerifera cera, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Colloidal oatmeal, Glycerin, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Panthenol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Chrysanthemum parthenium flower extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Rubus occidentalis fruit extract, Symphytum officinale root extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, C12-15 alkyl lactate, Carbomer, Hydroxypropyl guar, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium phytate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Ceramide np, Lactic acid, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium benzoate, Titanium dioxide
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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 PolishYOUR PRODUCT | MedicubeHypochlorous Acid Peel Shot | Liberty BelleDate Night | CosmetocriticoWaterwave | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 44% | 41% | 40% |
| Price | — | $20.61 | $58.83 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Caffeine | Linoleic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
- 2Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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