“Can be used on the face and neck, and around the delicate eye area to minimise the look of crow's feet.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: retinyl palmitate.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
“Powered by AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) and Pure Hyaluronic Acid, the gentle exfoliator boasts a luxurious balm-like consistency that transforms into a nourishing oil as it effectively dissolves dead skin and impurities, revealing a smoother, more refined appearance.”
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.
“Also contains pure Hyaluronic Acid to provide deep, long-lasting hydration.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: glycine soja oil, linolenic acid.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid
“Reignite a luminous glow with Gatineau Radiance Enhancing Gommage ; a mild enzymatic formula that expertly refines skin tone and texture, without the use of harmful grains and beads.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: retinyl palmitate.
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.
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Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinOne 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 GlycerinHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAn active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractUsed 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 glycolAn 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 acidAn 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 acidHelps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilA vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAn excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidAn emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Linolenic acidThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilA preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaA product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Bacillus fermentRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCreates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaWorks 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 dioxideAn umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIsononyl isononanoate, Triethylhexanoin, Octyldodeceth-25, Water, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Phenoxyethanol, Bisabolol, Propylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Limonene, Parfum, Malic acid, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Butylene glycol, Glycolic acid, Lactic acid, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Sodium hyaluronate, Citric acid, Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Potassium sorbate, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycine soja oil, Hydrolyzed triticum monococcum seed extract, Diazolidinyl urea, Methylparaben, Bacillus ferment, Corallina officinalis extract, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Tocopherol, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Ci 19140, Ci 16035
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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.
| GatineauRadiance Enhancing GommageYOUR PRODUCT | BeautycounterCounter+ Overnight Resurfacing Peel | Dr Dennis GrossProfessional Grade Resurfacing Liquid Peel | Higher Education SkincareGrinding Away Skin Polishing Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 49% | 48% | 48% |
| Price | — | $91.00 | $95.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 13 | 6 of 13 | 5 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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