Glow Hub Beauty PURIFY & BRIGHTEN PORE RESCUE TONING PADS
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“With blueberry and black tea extracts to detoxify & purify, we’ve also added white willow bark + salicylic acid to gently but effectively exfoliate breakout prone skin, helping to tackle blemishes & balance oil production.”
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: salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extractWorks well
“With blueberry and black tea extracts to detoxify & purify, we’ve also added white willow bark + salicylic acid to gently but effectively exfoliate breakout prone skin, helping to tackle blemishes & balance oil production.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Evens skin toneSalicylic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extractNot delivered
“Toning pads with salicylic acid to brighten, renew, and resurface the skin.”
This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Camellia sinensis leaf extractWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractMay 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?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol denat.~7.1–10.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Polysorbate 20~3.5–5.2%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2.4–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilSalicylic acid~1.25–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidCimicifuga racemosa root extract~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~1.2–1.8%
- 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 extractPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateGlycerin~0.5–1.15%
- 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 GlycerinParfum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium citrate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCitric acid~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.8%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.7%
Alcohol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.45%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.4%
Trisodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Citral~0.05–0.25%
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Polysorbate 20, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Salicylic acid, Cimicifuga racemosa root extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Glycerin, Parfum, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Trisodium edta, Citral, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| Glow Hub BeautyPURIFY & BRIGHTEN PORE RESCUE TONING PADSYOUR PRODUCT | BarefacedToning Pads II | Dr Dennis GrossAlpha Beta Universal Daily Peel | Paula's choiceAdvanced Pore-Refining Treatment 4% BHA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 96% | 94% | 94% |
| Price | — | $52.00 | $19.15 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Retinol | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 4A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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