Works for
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 6 moreWorks well
“Enriched with Shea Butter, Unsaturated Fatty Acids, and vitamins A & E, this scrub provides a moisturizing touch to soften dry, sensitive skin leaving your skin nourished and revitalized.”
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.
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, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
Anti-agingTocopherol, Butyrospermum parkii butterMay help
“Keeps your skin soft and supple through effective exfoliation and deep moisturizing with this anti-bacterial and anti-aging facial scrub which will also help treat dry, flaky skin .”
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Experience the power of Black Sugar as it delicately melts away pore-clogging debris and oil, revealing clean and soft skin by gently exfoliating dead skin cells.”
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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Tocopherol, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%
- 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 triglycerideBlack strap powder~5.4–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl ethylhexanoate~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoatePetrolatum~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumGlycerin~2.7–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinTocopherol~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCandelilla wax esters~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.6–2.4%
- 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 butterPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoatePolysorbate 20~0.55–1.25%
Microcrystalline wax~0.45–1.05%
Cetyl alcohol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlycyrrhiza glabra root powder~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCarapa guaianensis seed oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that contains limonoids. Might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be irritating
More about Carapa guaianensis seed oilVaccinium macrocarpon seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilIngredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Black strap powder, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Unknown, Candelilla wax esters, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Polysorbate 20, Microcrystalline wax, Cetyl alcohol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root powder, Parfum, Carapa guaianensis seed oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil
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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.
| KlairsGentle Black Sugar Facial PolishYOUR PRODUCT | Gold BondHealing Sensitive Body and Face lotion | AceologyPASSIONFRUIT REFINING LIP SCRUB | La MerFace The Lip Polish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 46% | 40% | 38% |
| Price | $23.00 | $12.98−$10.02 | $29.00+$6.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Oatmeal Extract | Squalane | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Mizon Honey Black Sugar ScrubRiRe Heel Care Foot Patch
Product summary
"Klairs - Gentle Black Sugar Facial Polish" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Klairs" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 17.50£ up to 23.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 27.20A$ up to 35.10A$ in Australia and from 23.00$ up to 24.75$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 4Wound‐healing Properties of the Oils of Vitis vinifera and Vaccinium macrocarpononlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
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