Lotus Moon Skin Care Pure Refine Body Polish
Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acid, Tartaric acidWorks well
“Pure Refine Body Polish”
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: glycolic acid.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Glycolic acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice + 2 moreWorks well
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.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Glycolic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: 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-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis extract, Tartaric acid + 6 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis extract, tartaric acid) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Elaeis guineensis oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil + 10 moreWorks
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, sucrose.
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: prunus armeniaca kernel oil, elaeis guineensis oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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 juice~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceElaeis guineensis oil~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilElaeis guineensis extract~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearic acid~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPumice~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceGlycolic acid~1.3–2%
- 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 acidGlycerin~1.1–1.7%
- 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 GlycerinTocopherol~1–1.5%
- 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 TocopherolRosa damascena extract~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractCamellia sinensis extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis extractVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractMolasses extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have a weak skin-lightening effect, but solid research is missing
More about Molasses extractSucrose~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseAcer saccharum extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.2–0.75%
Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Tartaric acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
More about Tartaric acidMalic acid~0.15–0.6%
Mangifera indica seed butter~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterButyrospermum parkii butter~0.3–0.75%
- 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 butterXanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSalix alba extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Azadirachta indica seed oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus paradisi seed oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Elaeis guineensis oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Elaeis guineensis extract, Stearic acid, Pumice, Glycolic acid, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Rosa damascena extract, Unknown, Camellia sinensis extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Molasses extract, Sucrose, Unknown, Acer saccharum extract, Unknown, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Sorbic acid, Tartaric acid, Malic acid, Mangifera indica seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Xanthan gum, Salix alba extract, Azadirachta indica seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Citrus paradisi 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.
| Lotus Moon Skin CarePure Refine Body PolishYOUR PRODUCT | SilkGlycolic + Lactic Acid 10% Face and Body Scrub | FacetheoryGlycolic Face Scrub - E1 | Brickell Men's ProductsPolishing Body Scrub for Men | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 44% | 43% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Salicylic Acid | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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