Goldfaden MD Doctor's Scrub Advanced Ruby Crystal Power Exfoliator
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Chondrus crispus extract + 2 moreWorks
“The gentle face scrub is infused with Ruby Crystals to buff away impurities and dead surface cells to reveal a brighter and more even complexion, while Hyaluronic Acid replenishes soothing hydration to keep skin in balance.”
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, hyaluronic acid.
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.
Anti-agingHyaluronic acidNot delivered
“Antioxidant properties help to protect against ageing external aggressors and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and enlarged pores.”
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 - hyaluronic acid - 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
“Improves the appearance of skin color and tone”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Helps to get rid of scars and blemishes”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Doctor's Scrub Advanced Ruby Crystal Power Exfoliator”
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?
Irritancy3 flagged ingredientsLow 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%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.3–12.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineLauryl glucoside~4.1–6.1%
Glycerin~2.7–4%
- 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 GlycerinAspalathus linearis extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chondrus crispus extract~1.3–2%
- 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 extractButylene glycol~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used 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 glycolHyaluronic acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Unknown, Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Lauryl glucoside, Glycerin, Aspalathus linearis extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Butylene glycol, Hyaluronic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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 Advanced Ruby Crystal Power ExfoliatorYOUR PRODUCT | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICDermalogy Wine Lift PHA Gauze Peeling | Clark's Botanical7-Acid Daily Glow Peel | DermalogicaClearly Matte | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 26% | 24% | 24% |
| Price | $98.00 | $21.33−$76.67 | $85.00−$13.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | High | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Goldfaden MD - Doctor's Scrub Advanced Ruby Crystal Power Exfoliator" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.70% - 4.00% and hyaluronic acid 0.40% - 0.95%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 105.00£ 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 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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