Works for
MoisturizingCetearyl alcohol, Persea gratissima oil + 4 moreWorks
“Kaolin clay gently cleanses pores, while antioxidant vitamin E, seaweed and aloe hydrates and helps to soothe.Key Benefits Creates soft, smooth skin.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: helianthus annuus seed oil, persea gratissima oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Perfect Microdermabrasion Facial Scrub”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Chrysanthemum parthenium extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Kaolin~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinPumice~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceDecane~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia flower water~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.6%
- 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 alcoholPersea gratissima oil~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilTocopheryl acetate~1.2–1.8%
- 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 acetateAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~1–1.5%
- 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 juice powderChondrus crispus~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispusCarrageenan~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanPhysalis peruviana fruit extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chrysanthemum parthenium extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Could have anti-inflammatory effect on skin, but can be irritating as well. Can be added to products for its smell
More about Chrysanthemum parthenium extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractLavandula angustifolia oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilXanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidQuartz~0.15–0.7%
Quaternium-90 bentonite~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl glucoside~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideSodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.3%
Propylene carbonate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonatePolysorbate 20~0.05–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Pumice, Decane, Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Cetearyl alcohol, Persea gratissima oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Chondrus crispus, Carrageenan, Physalis peruviana fruit extract, Chrysanthemum parthenium extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Quartz, Quaternium-90 bentonite, Cetearyl glucoside, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Propylene carbonate, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| M-61Perfect Microdermabrasion Facial ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | Baxter of CaliforniaFacial Scrub | PurlisseWatermelon 2-Minute Polishing Peel | ArtNaturals LUXEGentle Daily Exfoliator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 33% | 31% |
| Price | $46.00 | $22.00−$24.00 | $18.99−$27.01 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Glycolic Acid | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"M-61 - Perfect Microdermabrasion Facial Scrub" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Price
The product retails for 46.00$ 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.
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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