Fitglow Beauty Peony Exfoliating Cleanser
Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acid, Lactic acidWorks well
“Peony Exfoliating Cleanser”
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: glycolic acid.
CleansingDecyl glucoside, Cetearyl olivate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Peony Exfoliating Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl olivate, decyl glucoside, sorbitan olivate, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus grandis extract — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~5.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilPaeonia albiflora flower extract~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractCetearyl olivate~2.3–2.8%
Sorbitan olivate~1.9–2.3%
Olea europaea fruit oil~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilCamellia sinensis leaf extract~1.4–1.7%
- 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 extractCamellia sinensis extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis extractDecyl glucoside~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideGlycerin~0.75–1.1%
- 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 GlycerinPyrus malus fruit extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractSimmondsia chinensis seed wax~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leuconostoc/aloe barbadensis leaf/sorbus aucuparia fruit ferment filtrate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative
More about Leuconostoc/aloe barbadensis leaf/sorbus aucuparia fruit ferment filtrateMalic acid~0.45–0.65%
Glycolic acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidLactic acid~0.4–0.6%
- 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~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidXanthan gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAnanas sativus fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractCitrus grandis extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Water~0.25–0.45%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilPaeonia albiflora flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractCetearyl olivate~0.25–0.45%
Sorbitan olivate~0.25–0.45%
Olea europaea fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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 extractCamellia sinensis extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis extractDecyl glucoside~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideGlycerin~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 GlycerinPyrus malus fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractSimmondsia chinensis seed wax~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leuconostoc/aloe barbadensis leaf/sorbus aucuparia fruit ferment filtrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative
More about Leuconostoc/aloe barbadensis leaf/sorbus aucuparia fruit ferment filtrateMalic acid~0.2–0.4%
Glycolic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidLactic acid~0.2–0.35%
- 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~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidXanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAnanas sativus fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractCitrus grandis extract~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Paeonia albiflora flower extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Camellia sinensis extract, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed wax, Leuconostoc/aloe barbadensis leaf/sorbus aucuparia fruit ferment filtrate, Malic acid, Glycolic acid, Lactic acid, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Unknown, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Unknown, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Citrus grandis extract, Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Paeonia albiflora flower extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Camellia sinensis extract, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed wax, Leuconostoc/aloe barbadensis leaf/sorbus aucuparia fruit ferment filtrate, Malic acid, Glycolic acid, Lactic acid, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Unknown, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Unknown, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Citrus grandis extract
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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.
| Fitglow BeautyPeony Exfoliating CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Colleen Rothschild BeautyGlycolic Acid Peel Pads with Blue Agave | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | COSRXThe AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 50% | 48% |
| Price | — | — | — | $10.46 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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