Holika Holika Pig Nose Clear Blackhead Peeling Massage Gel
Works for
Anti-blemishAloe barbadensis leaf juiceNot delivered
“With a jelly oil formula, apply over blackheads 1-2 times a week to remove dead skin cells and loosen blackheads for easy removal.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Pig Nose Clear Blackhead Peeling Massage Gel”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Olea europaea fruit oil + 6 moreWorks
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: persea gratissima oil, hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin).
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Hydrogenated polyisobutene~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneAlcohol~7–10.5%
- 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 AlcoholHydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)Olea europaea fruit oil~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilC12-14 pareth-12~2.7–4%
Pvp~2.2–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpButylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture
More about Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymerEthylene/propylene/styrene copolymer~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymerParfum~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlyceryl caprylate~0.8–1.25%
- 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 caprylatePhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCitrus limon fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPersea gratissima oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedIngredient list view
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Alcohol, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Olea europaea fruit oil, C12-14 pareth-12, Pvp, Butylene/ethylene/styrene copolymer, Ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, Parfum, Glyceryl caprylate, Phenoxyethanol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Citrus limon fruit extract, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed
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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.
| Holika HolikaPig Nose Clear Blackhead Peeling Massage GelYOUR PRODUCT | Beauty PieSmooth Ahead Nourishing Lip Scrub | WishfulYo Glow Tropical Fruits Enzyme Scrub | e.l.f. CosmeticsLip Exfoliator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 23% | 20% | 20% |
| Price | — | $16.00 | $24.16 | $6.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil | Salicylic Acid | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Price
The product retails from 9.95£ up to 17.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 19.20CA$ up to 28.72CA$ in Canada, for 19.95$ in the United States and for 13.00£ 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 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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