I'm from Licorice Clear Pad

I'm from Licorice Clear Pad

Efficacy83/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Exfoliation
Lactobionic acid, Betaine salicylate + 1 more
Works well
What the product description says
“A skin soothing toner pad that gently exfoliates skin and helps improve skin texture.”
Source: Yesstyle

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: betaine salicylate, lactobionic acid.

Lactobionic acidKey activeEffect: HighA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing a smoother, more even skin. PHAs tend to be gentler on the skin compared to AHAs (for example, glycolic acid). It also has hydrating properties and helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help calm down inflammation in skin and support restoration of the barrier function. It has an anti-oxidant effect as well. It can help reduce fine line, wrinkles and improve skin elasticity~0.1–0.35%
Betaine salicylateKey activeEffect: HighExfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid~0.05–0.1%
AllantoinEffect: LowHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~2–3.1%
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Gently remove dirt and impurities from pores with the Glycyrrhizic Acid in Licorice.”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Polyglyceryl-10 laurateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.1–1.7%
Anti-blemish
Lactobionic acid, Betaine salicylate + 1 more
May help
What the product description says
“Give skin a gentle detox with these exfoliating toner pads featuring 87% licorice root extract (chock-full of glycyrrhizic acid and glabridin) to purify pores and banish irritation.”
Source: Yesstyle

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains betaine salicylate.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: lactobionic acid

Lactobionic acidKey activeEffect: MediumA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing a smoother, more even skin. PHAs tend to be gentler on the skin compared to AHAs (for example, glycolic acid). It also has hydrating properties and helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help calm down inflammation in skin and support restoration of the barrier function. It has an anti-oxidant effect as well. It can help reduce fine line, wrinkles and improve skin elasticity~0.1–0.35%
Betaine salicylateKey activeEffect: HighExfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid~0.05–0.1%
AllantoinEffect: LowHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~2–3.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil
Medium risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus nobilis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extractLicorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentationMedium~22–33%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~2.1–3.1%est.
Polyglyceryl-10 laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.1–1.7%est.
Lactobionic acidA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing a smoother, more even skin. PHAs tend to be gentler on the skin compared to AHAs (for example, glycolic acid). It also has hydrating properties and helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help calm down inflammation in skin and support restoration of the barrier function. It has an anti-oxidant effect as well. It can help reduce fine line, wrinkles and improve skin elasticityMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
AsiaticosideAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritatingMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Asiatic acidAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritatingMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Madecassic acidAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritatingMedium~0.1–0.3%est.
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
MadecassosideAn antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulationsMedium~0.05–0.3%est.
Betaine salicylateExfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acidMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract~22–33%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin tone

Licorice root extract. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation

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Butylene glycol~4.7–7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Glycerin~3.5–5.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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1,2-hexanediol~2.1–3.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Allantoin~2–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Panthenol~1.4–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Arginine~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Polyglyceryl-10 myristate~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Ectoin~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Glycyrrhizic acid~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Lactobionic acid~0.1–0.35%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-agingAnti-oxidationExfoliationEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemish

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing a smoother, more even skin. PHAs tend to be gentler on the skin compared to AHAs (for example, glycolic acid). It also has hydrating properties and helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help calm down inflammation in skin and support restoration of the barrier function. It has an anti-oxidant effect as well. It can help reduce fine line, wrinkles and improve skin elasticity

More about Lactobionic acid
Asiaticoside~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingReduces irritation

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

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Asiatic acid~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

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Madecassic acid~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritation

An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Madecassoside~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin tone

An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations

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Pogostemon cablin oil~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Juniperus communis fruit oil~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Amyris balsamifera bark oil~0.01–0.1%
Formula
Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
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

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Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Betaine salicylate~0.05–0.1%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
ExfoliationAnti-blemish

Exfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid

More about Betaine salicylate
Piper nigrum fruit oil~0.01–0.1%
Formula
Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Glycyrrhiza uralensis root extract, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Allantoin, Panthenol, Arginine, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Ectoin, Glycyrrhizic acid, Lactobionic acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Madecassoside, Pogostemon cablin oil, Juniperus communis fruit oil, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Betaine salicylate, Piper nigrum fruit oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil

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Product summary

"I'm from - Licorice Clear Pad" is effective for: Exfoliation, Moisturizing, Anti-aging and Evens skin tone

This product could be helpful for: Anti-blemish, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.10% - 0.30%, madecassic acid 0.10% - 0.35%, asiatic acid 0.10% - 0.35% and asiaticoside 0.10% - 0.35% The Centella Asiatica Actives, even in low concentration, can help reduce inflammation in skin, strengthen the skin barrier and reduce photodamage. They can also help to decrease scarring.
  • Humectants (arginine 1.60% - 2.40% and glycerin 3.50% - 5.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "I'm from" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 27.30$ in the United States.

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