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5X Power Peel Daily Resurfacing Pads HydroPeptide

HydroPeptide - 5X Power Peel Daily Resurfacing Pads
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Key promises

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

Effectiveness

87 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

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

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
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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
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
gluconolactone
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
glycolic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"5X Power Peel Daily Resurfacing Pads"
From product name

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
gluconolactone
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
glycolic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
lactic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"A retinoic-like peptide accelerator helps to brighten the skin whilst also providing anti-ageing properties which results in smoother skin with a more even tone, whilst antioxidant-rich red and green tea soothes the skin and fights free radicals."
From: Face the future

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
niacinamide
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
glycolic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
gluconolactone
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy

Anti-blemish

See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"5X Power Peel Daily Resurfacing Pads"
From product name

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
niacinamide
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
salicylic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
gluconolactone
MEDIUM
does not meet threshold
Irritancy

Anti-inflammatory

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
allantoin
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
salicylic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
camellia oleifera leaf extract
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
glycolic acid
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
lactic acid
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
salicylic acid
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
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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