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InstaNatural Exfoliating Glycolic Mask + Age Defying & Skin Clearing Serum Duo
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What can the product work for?
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Exfoliating Glycolic Mask + Age Defying & Skin Clearing Serum Duo Reduce uneven texture, acne scarring and discoloration with the power of Retinol alongside gentle exfoliating acids for clear, smooth skin.
retinol
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
glycolic acid
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
salicylic acid
0.05% -
0.3%
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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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Exfoliating Glycolic Mask + Age Defying & Skin Clearing Serum Duo Reduce uneven texture, acne scarring and discoloration with the power of Retinol alongside gentle exfoliating acids for clear, smooth skin.
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
retinol
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
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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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Exfoliating Glycolic Mask + Age Defying & Skin Clearing Serum 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
retinol
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
salicylic acid
0.05% -
0.3%
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)
Anti-aging
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
retinol
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
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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Moisturizing
sodium hyaluronate
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
glycine soja oil
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
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Anti-oxidation
retinol
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
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
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
4.2% -
6.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Exfoliation | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
glycolic acid
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
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,
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
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:
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
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,
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
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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, Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Niacinamide, Dimethyl sulfone, Sodium hyaluronate, Salicylic acid, Retinol, Hesperidin, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract, Squalane, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower extract, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Citric acid, Glycine soja oil, Sunflower seed oil glycerides, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Eugenol
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