Krave Beauty Kale-lalu-yAHA Face Exfoliator
Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acid, Betaine salicylate + 1 moreWorks well
“Skin resurfacing exfoliator that kicks your dead skin cells to the curb, revealing youthful, healthier skin while also feeding it delicious antioxidants from dark, leafy greens.”
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: betaine salicylate, glycolic acid.
Evens skin toneGlycolic acid, Yeast extract + 1 moreWorks well
“Kiss good-bye to the appearance of discoloration, sun damage, and fine lines with regular use.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: betaine salicylate, glycolic acid
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.
Anti-agingGlycolic acid, Malachite extract + 1 moreWorks well
“Kiss good-bye to the appearance of discoloration, sun damage, and fine lines with regular use.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Panthenol, Glycerin + 10 moreWorks well
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Glycolic acid, Betaine salicylate + 1 moreMay help
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains betaine salicylate.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycolic acid
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf water~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but data on its effectiveness is lacking. While the majority of the content is plain water, it can contain some goodies like vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf waterWater~12–18%
Butylene glycol~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolBrassica oleracea acephala leaf extract~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extractGlycolic acid5.25%
- 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 acid1,2-hexanediol~1.6–2.3%
Potassium hydroxide~2–3%
Glycerin~1.6–2.4%
- 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 GlycerinSpinacia oleracea leaf extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Spinacia oleracea leaf extractCarum petroselinum extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chlorella minutissima extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Malus domestica fruit extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Malus domestica fruit extractPanthenol~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolBetaine salicylate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Exfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid
More about Betaine salicylateSodium hyaluronate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAllantoin~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCamellia sinensis seed oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia sinensis seed oilGlucose~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseYeast extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateBacillus/folic acid/soybean ferment extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coptis japonica root extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Coptis japonica root extractMalachite extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is claimed to be able to support collagen product in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is missing
More about Malachite extractPolysorbate 80~0.15–0.55%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf water, Water, Butylene glycol, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Glycolic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Potassium hydroxide, Glycerin, Spinacia oleracea leaf extract, Carum petroselinum extract, Chlorella minutissima extract, Malus domestica fruit extract, Panthenol, Betaine salicylate, Sodium hyaluronate, Allantoin, Unknown, Camellia sinensis seed oil, Glucose, Yeast extract, Unknown, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Bacillus/folic acid/soybean ferment extract, Coptis japonica root extract, Malachite extract, Polysorbate 80, Disodium edta
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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.
| Krave BeautyKale-lalu-yAHA Face ExfoliatorYOUR PRODUCT | NeutrogenaSkin Perfecting Dry Skin Liquid Face Exfoliant | COSRXAHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid | BaleaNiacinamide Peeling Concentrate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 53% | 52% |
| Price | $25.00 | $17.90−$7.10 | $13.38−$11.62 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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