Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 4 moreWorks
“This high-level hydrating substance holds 1000x its weight in water helping skin to retain collagen, increase moisture and enhance elasticity. . Poretect.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“With continued use, lines and wrinkles appear reduced and skin appears healthy and glowing. . Actiphyte Rice Bran GL.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Exfoliants Exfoliator II”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Sodium myristoyl glutamate~26–39%
Malic acid~6.3–9.5%
Sodium carbonate~5.5–8.2%
Peg-150~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zea mays starch~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchSorbitol~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSodium lauroyl glutamate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
More about Sodium lauroyl glutamateSodium polyacrylate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium dehydroacetate~0.3–0.6%
Silica~1.1–1.7%
Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can help attract water the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extractDextrin palmitate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Dextrin palmitateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideBromelain~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~0.2–0.8%
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.7%
- 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 glycolSorbitan trioleate~0.15–0.65%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlycerin~0.15–0.6%
- 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 GlycerinApium graveolens seed extract~0.1–0.4%
Oryza sativa bran extract~0.1–0.35%
Linum usitatissimum seed extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Sodium myristoyl glutamate, Malic acid, Sodium carbonate, Peg-150, Zea mays starch, Sorbitol, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Sodium polyacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium dehydroacetate, Silica, Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, Dextrin palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Bromelain, Water, Butylene glycol, Sorbitan trioleate, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin, Apium graveolens seed extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Linum usitatissimum seed extract
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Indeed LabsExfoliants Exfoliator IIYOUR PRODUCT | Q+AGift: Q+A Apple AHA Exfoliating Gel | SolverxFace Peeling with 30% Mandelic & Phytic Acid Solverx Dermopeel Peeling Melano | skintificAHA BHA PHA Exfoliating Pads | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 22% | 22% | 17% |
| Price | — | — | $16.39 | $18.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Indeed Labs - Exfoliants Exfoliator II" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.15% - 0.60% and sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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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- 3Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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