Works for
MoisturizingUrea, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks well
“Working to soothingly detoxify the skin’s natural layer, the enzymatic exfoliant is designed to rebalance unevenness of skin tone, replenish with hydration and combat dead skin cells.”
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Anti-agingSerine, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilMay help
“Papain and amino complex are featured for their ability to support cell renewal and moisturise the skin, helping to reduce the visible appearance of lines and wrinkles.”
This product contains serine. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
ExfoliationUrea, PapainNot delivered
“Enzyme Exfoliant”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with urea, papain, but These ingredients is not the most effective.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Working to soothingly detoxify the skin’s natural layer, the enzymatic exfoliant is designed to rebalance unevenness of skin tone, replenish with hydration and combat dead skin cells.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ficus carica fruit extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ficus carica fruit 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?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, Santalum acuminatum fruit extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilMaltodextrin~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCalcium pantothenate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps support skin barrier function improving skin hydration and reducing sensitivity
More about Calcium pantothenateXanthan gum~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPotassium lactate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Urea~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaCaprylyl glycol~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSerine~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerinePapain~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about PapainCarica papaya fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Santalum acuminatum fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Santalum acuminatum fruit extractFicus carica fruit extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Ficus carica fruit extractLavandula angustifolia oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilSphingomonas ferment extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vanillin~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium chloride~0.1–0.45%
Sodium citrate~0.1–0.4%
- 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 citrateEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.2%
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Limonene~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, Glycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Maltodextrin, Calcium pantothenate, Xanthan gum, Potassium lactate, Urea, Caprylyl glycol, Serine, Papain, Carica papaya fruit extract, Santalum acuminatum fruit extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Sphingomonas ferment extract, Vanillin, Magnesium chloride, Sodium citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Linalool, Limonene
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Grown AlchemistEnzyme ExfoliantYOUR PRODUCT | DIBI MilanoFace Perfection Reactivating Scrub | endota spaRapid Enzyme Peel | MBREnzyme peeling | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 59% | 57% |
| Price | — | $44.04 | $44.94 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Acetyl Octapeptide-3 | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Calcium pantothenate modulates gene expression in proliferating human dermal fibroblastsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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