H&B Lab Botanical Marche Mild Peeling Gel
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
ExfoliationGlycolic acid, Tartaric acid + 2 moreStrong evidence
“Botanical Marche Mild Peeling Gel”
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: glycolic acid.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Glycolic acid, Atelocollagen + 2 moreStrong evidence
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: atelocollagen.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Glycolic acid, Lactic acidStrong evidence
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Tartaric acid, Achillea millefolium extract + 2 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (tartaric acid) 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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Atelocollagen, Glycerin + 7 moreGood evidence
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: hydrolyzed collagen.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Citrus grandis fruit extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.4–6.6%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-8~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCetrimonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
Sodium bicarbonate~1.5–2.3%
Glycolic acid~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidMalic acid~1.1–1.7%
Lactic acid~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidCitric acid~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTartaric acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
More about Tartaric acidAtelocollagen~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A protein that helps to attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about AtelocollagenHydrolyzed collagen~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenHyaluronic acid~0.2–0.7%
- 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 acidSodium palmitate~0.55–1.3%
Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractEucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractCentaurea cyanus flower extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals
More about Centaurea cyanus flower extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractCitrus grandis fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis juice~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon juice~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantifolia juice~0.1–0.4%
Malus domestica fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Malus domestica fruit extractAchillea millefolium extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractAlpinia zerumbet leaf extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carbomer~0.05–0.15%
- 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 CarbomerButylene glycol~0.05–0.15%
- 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 glycolCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAlcohol~0.01–0.05%
- 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 AlcoholIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Peg-8, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Cetrimonium chloride, Sodium bicarbonate, Glycolic acid, Malic acid, Lactic acid, Citric acid, Tartaric acid, Atelocollagen, Hydrolyzed collagen, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium palmitate, Unknown, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Unknown, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis juice, Citrus limon juice, Citrus aurantifolia juice, Malus domestica fruit extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Unknown, Alpinia zerumbet leaf extract, Unknown, Carbomer, Butylene glycol, Unknown, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Alcohol
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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.
| H&B LabBotanical Marche Mild Peeling GelYOUR PRODUCT | QMS MedicosmeticsActive Exfoliant 11 % Resurfacing Fluid | CeraVeBlemish Control Gel | PhilosophyThe Microdelivery Dream Peel 6% AHA/BHA Refining Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | $28.40 | $120.31+$91.91 | $13.76−$14.64 | $56.10+$27.70 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | High |
| 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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