5X Power Peel Daily Resurfacing Pads HydroPeptide

Name: HydroPeptide - 5X Power Peel Daily Resurfacing Pads
Brand: HydroPeptide

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Key promises

Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation

Effectiveness

87 /100

Irritancy

HIGH

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In stock 2/23/2021

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In stock 2/22/2021

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

Anti-aging
Exfoliation
Evens skin tone
Anti-blemish
Anti-inflammatory

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What does the product description say?

"Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Exfoliating Peptide, Mushroom EnzymeResurface, clarify, brighten and smooth away the appearance of wrinkles with five powerful daily exfoliators."

From: SkincareRX

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH
gluconolactone	HIGH
glycolic acid	HIGH

Pos	Ingredient Name	Description
1	glycolic acid	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
2	lactic acid	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 microbiom)
3	salicylic acid	Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
4	, exfolia	The ingredient is not recognized
5	tin
6	g peptide, mushroom enzyme	The ingredient is not recognized
7	water (aqua	Plain old water
8	), aloe barbadensis,	The ingredient is not recognized
9	glycerin	One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
10	leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate	A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
11	raphanus sativus root extract
12	) (peptide preservative),	The ingredient is not recognized
13	lactobacillus ferment	A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
14	populus tremuloides bark extract
15	polysorbate 20	Helps oil and water mix together
16	mucor miehei extract
17	glucosamine hcl	Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
18	butylene glycol	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
19	lactic acid	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 microbiom)
20	glycolic acid	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
21	citric acid	Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
22	salicylic acid	Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
23	camellia sinensis (white tea) leaf extract	Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds and help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties
24	aspalathus linearis (rooibos african red tea) extract
25	boswellia serrata extract
26	honey extract
27	tetrapeptide-14
28	hexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetate	A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
29	lecithin	Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
30	allantoin	Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
31	niacinamide	Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture
32	sodium hyaluronate	One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
33	copper pca	Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
34	myristoyl tripeptide-31
35	vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf (bilberry) extract
36	saccharum officinarum (sugar cane) extract	Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
37	acer saccharinum (sugar maple) extract	Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
38	citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract	A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
39	citrus medica limonum (lemon) fruit extract	Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
40	camellia oleifera (japanese green tea) leaf extract	A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics
41	chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract	Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
42	, eucalyptus globulus extract,	The ingredient is not recognized
43	caprylic/capric triglyceride	A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
44	prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) fruit extract
45	ananas sativus (pineapple) fruit extract	A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
46	cucumis melo (melon) fruit extract	A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
47	rubus idaeus (raspberry) fruit extract	A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, bu research on its effectiveness is lacking
48	citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel extract
49	citrus limon (lemon) peel extract	A very irritating fragrant ingredient
50	menthyl lactate	Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
51	gluconolactone	A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting inimporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
52	sodium benzoate	A preservative
53	aminomethyl propanol	Used to adjust the pH in formulations
54	citral	A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant
55	geraniol	A fragrance. Can be irritating
56	limonene	A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
57	linalool	A fragrance. Can be irritating
58	benzyl alcohol	A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
59	amyl cinnamal
60	(amyl cinnamic aldehyde).	The ingredient is not recognized

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5X Power Peel Daily Resurfacing Pads HydroPeptide

Key promises

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

Promises, but can't deliver

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Anti-blemish

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Anti-inflammatory

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

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