Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acidWorks well
“Exfoliating Glycolic Mask”
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: glycolic acid.
Evens skin toneGlycolic acid, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract + 1 moreWorks well
“Brightens the appearance of uneven and dull skin tone”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
MoisturizingCarthamus tinctorius seed oil, Glycerin + 6 moreWorks
“Deeply moisturizes the skin to improve overall radiance”
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, aloe barbadensis leaf extract.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, carthamus tinctorius seed oil.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Glycolic acid, Centella asiatica extract + 2 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica extract.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinAloe barbadensis leaf extract~4.1–6.1%
- 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 extractWater~3.3–5%
Silica~2.4–3.7%
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateGlycolic acid~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Glycolic acidTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateCurcuma longa root oil~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucurbita pepo seed oil~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Cucurbita pepo seed oilLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilHesperidin~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCentella asiatica extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractHibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractEugenia caryophyllus bud oil~0.15–0.7%
Cinnamomum cassia leaf oil~0.15–0.6%
Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus mexicana oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilPimenta acris leaf oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myristica fragrans kernel oil~0.15–0.7%
Pimenta officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Elettaria cardamomum seed oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jasminum officinale flower extract~0.1–0.35%
Zingiber officinale root oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
More about Zingiber officinale root oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.05–0.15%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateIngredient list view
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Water, Silica, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Glycolic acid, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Curcuma longa root oil, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Hesperidin, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Cinnamomum cassia leaf oil, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil, Juniperus mexicana oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Pimenta acris leaf oil, Myristica fragrans kernel oil, Pimenta officinalis leaf oil, Elettaria cardamomum seed oil, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Zingiber officinale root oil, Unknown, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Glyceryl caprylate
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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.
| InstaNaturalExfoliating Glycolic MaskYOUR PRODUCT | MuradExclusive Vitamin C Triple Exfoliating Facial Peel | CaudalieGlycolic Peel | PurlisseWatermelon 2-Minute Polishing Peel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 46% | 46% |
| Price | — | $105.88 | $39.81 | $18.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin C | Bisabolol | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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