Goldfaden MD Doctor's Scrub by Goldfaden Md
Works for
MoisturizingSimmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cetyl alcohol + 8 moreWorks
“Dr. Goldfaden's award-winning daily crystal infused facial exfoliator removes dead surface skin cells, and infuses hydration revealing brighter, radiant, healthier-looking skin.”
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: chondrus crispus extract, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Anti-agingMagnesium aluminum silicateNot delivered
“Reduces the appearance of pores and lines”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - magnesium aluminum silicate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“May improve the appearance of skin color, tone and texture”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Dr. Goldfaden's award-winning daily crystal infused facial exfoliator removes dead surface skin cells, and infuses hydration revealing brighter, radiant, healthier-looking skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi peel oil, LimoneneMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alumina~5.8–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCetyl alcohol~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCandelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Help oil and water mix together
More about Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 estersGlyceryl stearate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateGlycerin~1.5–2.2%
- 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSqualane~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneMagnesium aluminum silicate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateCetearyl alcohol~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholSodium stearoyl lactylate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateXanthan gum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitrus paradisi peel oil~0.3–0.7%
Cellulose gum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.7%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateSodium oxide~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearyl alcohol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholMyristyl alcohol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSilica~0.2–0.7%
Quartz~0.15–0.55%
Ci 77491~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Chondrus crispus extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractAspalathus linearis leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking
More about Aspalathus linearis leaf extractTitanium dioxide~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works 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 dioxideLimonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Alumina, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cetyl alcohol, Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Squalane, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Xanthan gum, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Cellulose gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium oxide, Stearyl alcohol, Myristyl alcohol, Sodium hyaluronate, Silica, Quartz, Ci 77491, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chondrus crispus extract, Aspalathus linearis leaf extract, Titanium dioxide, Limonene
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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.
| Goldfaden MDDoctor's Scrub by Goldfaden MdYOUR PRODUCT | Herbivore BotanicalsMilky Way 10% AHA + Oat Soothing Exfoliating Serum | Liberty BelleDate Night | HerbivoreMilky Way Sérum Exfoliant 10% Acide Lactique | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| Price | $38.00 | — | $58.83+$20.83 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Linoleic Acid | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Goldfaden MD - Doctor's Scrub by Goldfaden Md" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 1.30% - 2.00% and glycerin 1.70% - 2.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 196.24CA$ in Canada, for 78.00$ in the United States and from 41.00£ up to 65.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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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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- 5Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcoholncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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