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InstaNatural Exfoliating Glycolic Mask & 7% Glycolic AHA Toner Duo
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
The exfoliating benefits of Glycolic Acid are combined with powerful fruit acids and antioxidants to brighten, tone, and tighten the appearance of the skin while supporting healthy collagen production and reducing the look of pores and uneven texture.
glycolic acid
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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
zinc pca
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
limnanthes alba seed oil
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
•7% Glycolic AHA Toner brightens the appearance of uneven and dull skin tone.
glycolic acid
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
lactic acid
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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 microbiome)
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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Exfoliating Glycolic Mask & 7% Glycolic AHA Toner Duo
glycolic acid
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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
tartaric acid
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
salicylic acid
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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)
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Glycolic Acid, Vitamin C, and Hyaluronic Acid make way for a complexion that is smooth, balanced, and bright.
sodium hyaluronate
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
4.2% -
6.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
copper pca
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
tartaric acid
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
zinc pca
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
93/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
glycolic acid
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish
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
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
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.
centella asiatica extract
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
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.
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Potential irritants
glycolic acid
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish
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
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
4.2% -
6.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
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Ingredient list view
Tin, Glycol, 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, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Unknown, Glycol, Water, Hamamelis virginiana flower water, Glycolic acid, Arginine, Glycerin, Lactic acid, Malic acid, Gluconic acid, Salicylic acid, Tartaric acid, Ascorbic acid, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Sodium hyaluronate, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Glucosyl hesperidin, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract, Allantoin, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Magnesium pca, Copper pca, Zinc pca, Sorbic acid, Rosa canina fruit extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Prunus armeniaca fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Gardenia florida flower extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Propanediol, Citric acid, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Phenethyl alcohol, Pentylene glycol
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- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
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- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
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- Effects of Topical Arnica Gel on Post-Laser Treatment Bruises
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- Accelerated resolution of laser‐induced bruising with topical 20% arnica: a rater‐blinded randomized controlled trial
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- Zinc Therapy in Dermatology: A Review