Laboratoire ACM Boréade Global Anti-Blemish Skincare
Works for
0 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Anti-blemishZinc gluconate, Salicylic acidWeak evidence
“Boréade Global Anti-Blemish Skincare”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Lactic acid, Zinc gluconate + 1 moreStrong evidence
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: lactic acid.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Lactic acid, Zinc gluconate + 1 moreStrong evidence
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: lactic 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-agingNot advertised by the brand · Lactic acid, Tocopherol + 1 moreModerate evidence
This product contains lactic acid. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Glycerin + 10 moreGood evidence
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:
arginine, 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: arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
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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Water~45–55%
Lactic acid~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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)
More about Lactic acidPropanediol~4–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.4–2.9%
- 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 triglycerideOryza sativa starch~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl alcohol~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholButyl avocadate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dicaprylyl carbonate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateSodium hydroxide~0.95–1.15%
Lauryl glucoside~0.75–1.1%
Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearatePentaerythrityl distearate~0.55–0.8%
Silica~0.7–1.05%
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateZinc gluconate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateHydrolyzed chenopodium quinoa seed~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltodextrin~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinHydrolyzed lupine protein~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arginine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSalicylic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
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)
More about Salicylic acidTocopherol~0.25–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolXanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gum1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.35%
Pentylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSclerotium gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumCapryloyl glycine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycineDisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.2–0.4%
- 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 caprylateHexamidine diisethionate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium cocoyl glutamate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoyl glutamateSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamatePropyl gallate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve product formulations and can mask the smell of other ingredients in a product
More about Propyl gallateParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Lactic acid, Propanediol, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Oryza sativa starch, Cetearyl alcohol, Butyl avocadate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Sodium hydroxide, Lauryl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Silica, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Zinc gluconate, Hydrolyzed chenopodium quinoa seed, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed lupine protein, Arginine, Tocopheryl acetate, Salicylic acid, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, 1,2-hexanediol, Pentylene glycol, Sclerotium gum, Capryloyl glycine, Disodium edta, Glyceryl caprylate, Hexamidine diisethionate, Citric acid, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Propyl gallate, Parfum
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| Laboratoire ACMBoréade Global Anti-Blemish SkincareYOUR PRODUCT | e.l.f. CosmeticsBlemish Breakthrough Blemish Calming Water Cream | BeautycounterCountermatch Recovery Sleeping Cream | Colleen Rothschild BeautyWeightless Moisturizer | |
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| Match | — | 73% | 72% | 71% |
| Price | $17.65 | — | $62.00+$44.35 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Betaine | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Laboratoire ACM - Boréade Global Anti-Blemish Skincare" is effective for: Evens skin tone and Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Exfoliating acids (lactic acid 4.90% - 6.00%). In this concentration, they will have a noticeable exfoliating effect. They can also have an anti-aging effect and stimulate collagen production in a long-run. Lactic Acid can also help to attract water to the upper layer (works as a humectant).
- Humectants (arginine 0.25% - 0.50%, glycerin 3.00% - 3.70% and lactic acid 4.90% - 6.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 89.99$ in the United States and from 12.64£ up to 22.16£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 3
- 4Zinc salts in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
- 6
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