PRODUCT REVIEW
Gallinée Prebiotic Face Vinegar
Can it cause trouble?
Buy from Amazon US $36.00
More options from: $25.20
Price as of 2/11/2023 1:57 GMT.
More info
Add to Compare
Cheaper alternatives
REVOLUTION SKINCARE - Revolution Skin Mild Skin Exfoliator - 5% Lactic Acid + Hyaluronic Acid
Price: $7
Find out more
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
arginine
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
glycerin
3% -
4.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
inulin
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
Show more
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
lactic acid
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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)
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
lactic acid
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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)
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
---|---|
Exfoliation | |
Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
0/100.
Buy now
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
US Retailers
UK Retailers
Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
laminaria digitata extract
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
User reviews (0)
Similar products & dupes
Gallinée - Prebiotic Face Vinegar | Dermalogica - liquid peel | Maelove - Super Smooth Resurfacing Serum | REVOLUTION SKINCARE - Revolution Skin Mild Skin Exfoliator - 5% Lactic Acid + Hyaluronic Acid | Boost Lab - AHA Resurfacing Serum | Facile - Clear Serum | The INKEY List CA - Lactic Acid Face Serum | Skintech - Peel2Glow Sleep and Repair 2 | Renee Rouleau - Ultra Gentle Smoothing Serum | Pestle & Mortar - NMF Lactic Acid Natural Moisturising Factor Solution | Geek & Gorgeous 101 - Smooth Out | |
Price | |||||||||||
WIMJ similarity score |
54%
|
54%
|
54%
|
53%
|
53%
|
53%
|
52%
|
52%
|
52%
|
52%
| |
Key ingredients | Common: Other:
| Common: Other: | Common: Other: | Common:
Other: | Common: Other:
| Common: Other: | Common: Other: | Common: Other: | Common: Other:
| Common: Other:
| |
Irritancy | IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
LOW
|
Potential Irritants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
All ingredients |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
lactic acid
1.1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging
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)
inulin
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
Show more
Potential irritants
hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
laminaria digitata extract
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
chlorella vulgaris extract
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
All ingredients
propanediol
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
glycerin
3% -
4.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Pentylene glycol, Inulin, Lactic acid, Acetum, Vinegar, Maris aqua, Sea water, Arginine, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Saccharide isomerate, Sodium hydroxide, Phenethyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Probiotics and prebiotics potential for the care of skin, female urogenital tract, and respiratory tract
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Anthocyanin-rich extract from Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx counteracts UVC-caused impairments in rats
- Hibiscus sabdariffa L. – A phytochemical and pharmacological review
- Liposome-containing Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx extract formulations with increased antioxidant activity, improved dermal penetration and reduced dermal toxicity