Glo Skin Beauty Gentle Enzyme Exfoliant
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Hydrolyzed linseed extract + 5 moreWorks
“There are multiple active ingredients in Glo Skin Beauty Gentle Enzyme Exfoliant such as panthenol to help rehydrate and restore damaged skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, caprylyl 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).
ExfoliationPapainNot delivered
“Gentle Enzyme Exfoliant”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Beta glucan is a natural compound, extracted from plants, that helps to maintain a youthful appearance.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit 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~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
- 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 GlycerinHydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can help attract water the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extractPapain~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about PapainCarbomer~2–3%
- 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 Carbomer1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.95%
Caprylyl glycol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAlgin~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginPolysorbate 20~1–1.45%
Hydrolyzed linseed extract~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed linseed extractVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractSaccharum officinarum extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractAcer saccharum extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractPanthenol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium carboxymethyl betaglucan~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.1–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Tromethamine~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, Papain, Carbomer, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Algin, Polysorbate 20, Hydrolyzed linseed extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Acer saccharum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Panthenol, Sodium carboxymethyl betaglucan, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Tromethamine
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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.
| Glo Skin BeautyGentle Enzyme ExfoliantYOUR PRODUCT | No7Laboratories Resurfacing Skin Paste | ROUND LAB1025 Dokdo Pad | GoodalAHA Clearing Ampoule for Sensitive Skin | Leave On Treatment, Natural, Gentle, Clarifying, Peeling, Exfoliating, Toning, Pore-Tightening | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | $35.20 | $23.15−$12.05 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Gluconolactone | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Glo Skin Beauty - Gentle Enzyme Exfoliant" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 4.20% - 6.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Glo Skin Beauty" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 35.20$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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