Lotus Moon Skin Care Pumpkin Enzyme Peel 10%
Works for
ExfoliationLactic acid, Gluconic acidWorks well
“Pumpkin Enzyme Peel is an exfoliant to peel away dullness and reveal healthy-looking skin.”
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: gluconic acid, lactic acid.
Anti-agingLactic acid, Gluconic acidWorks well
“...while reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and large pores.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: lactic 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.
Evens skin toneLactic acid, Gluconic acidWorks well
“fade post-breakout marks,”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconic acid, 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-blemishGluconic acidMay help
“clear clogged pores,”
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains gluconic acid.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Gluconic acidWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (gluconic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Glycerin, Lactic acid + 1 moreWorks
“Dry .”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, lactic acid.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Cucurbita pepo fruit extract~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~12–18%
Glycerin~4.9–7.3%
- 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 GlycerinLactobacillus/pumpkin fruit ferment filtrate~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactic acid~2.6–3.9%
- 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 acidGluconic acid~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in imporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about Gluconic acidVanilla planifolia fruit extract~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseEugenia caryophyllus leaf oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing
More about Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oilCinnamomum cassia leaf oil~0.4–0.95%
Zingiber officinale root oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
More about Zingiber officinale root oilMyristica fragrans kernel oil~0.15–0.55%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilXanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumIngredient list view
Cucurbita pepo fruit extract, Water, Glycerin, Lactobacillus/pumpkin fruit ferment filtrate, Lactic acid, Gluconic acid, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Cinnamomum cassia leaf oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Myristica fragrans kernel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Xanthan gum
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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.
| Lotus Moon Skin CarePumpkin Enzyme Peel 10%YOUR PRODUCT | Savor BeautyPumpkin Enzyme Peel // Lactic Acid Resurfacing Treatment | Glo Skin BeautyHydra-Bright Pro 5 Liquid Exfoliant | CosMedixPrep & Reset Dual-Sided Lactic Acid Exfoliating Facial Pads | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 70% | 69% | 64% |
| Price | $22.00 | $80.00+$58.00 | $14.00−$8.00 | $70.00+$48.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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
- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4Alpha-hydroxyacids and carboxylic acidsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
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