Works for
MoisturizingTriheptanoin, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks
“Wintergreen-derived Salicylic Acid exfoliates while Vitamin-rich Noni, Tasmanian Pepper Fruit, Jasmine and Burdock Root extracts nourish the complexion.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, zinc pca.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, glyceryl stearate.
Anti-blemishZinc pca, Kaolin + 1 moreNot delivered
“Why We Love It: Indie Lee Overnight Banish Gel works to treat blemishes and imperfections overnight with kaolin and bentonite clays to help draw excess oil and impurities from skin.”
This product contains ingredients (zinc pca) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Wintergreen-derived Salicylic Acid exfoliates while Vitamin-rich Noni, Tasmanian Pepper Fruit, Jasmine and Burdock Root extracts nourish the complexion.”
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 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Triheptanoin~8.6–10.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriheptanoinHamamelis virginiana water~4.6–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterKaolin~3.5–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinGlycerin~2.7–3.3%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPentylene glycol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolButyrospermum parkii butter~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterBrassica alcohol~1.4–1.7%
Polyglyceryl-2 stearate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-2 stearateMagnesium aluminum silicate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateGlyceryl stearate~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateGaultheria procumbens leaf extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Stearyl alcohol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholAlcohol denat.~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Bentonite~0.6–0.85%
Xanthan gum~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPotassium hydroxide~0.5–0.75%
Backhousia citriodora leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used mostly as a fragrance. Can have some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties
More about Backhousia citriodora leaf extractTasmannia lanceolata fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Zinc pca~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaMorinda citrifolia fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- 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 extractPhenethyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidArctium lappa root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractCitrus reticulata fruit extract~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Jasminum grandiflorum flower extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Jasminum grandiflorum flower extractIngredient list view
Water, Triheptanoin, Hamamelis virginiana water, Kaolin, Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Brassica alcohol, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Glyceryl stearate, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Stearyl alcohol, Alcohol denat., Bentonite, Xanthan gum, Potassium hydroxide, Backhousia citriodora leaf extract, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit extract, Zinc pca, Morinda citrifolia fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Phenethyl alcohol, Citric acid, Arctium lappa root extract, Citrus reticulata fruit extract, Jasminum grandiflorum flower 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.
| Indie LeeOvernight Banish GelYOUR PRODUCT | BABORCleansing Gentle Peeling | Dr Dennis GrossDRx Blemish Solutions Acne Eliminating Gel | Dr. BotanicalsApothecary Coffee Superfood Renewing Facial Exfoliator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | — | $25.13 | $40.00 | $15.65 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Salicylic Acid | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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