Madara Cosmetics Métamorphose Brightening Peel Mask
Works for
ExfoliationLactic acidWorks well
“Métamorphose Brightening Peel Mask”
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 toneLactic acidWorks well
“Métamorphose Brightening Peel Mask”
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.
MoisturizingLactic acid, Glycerin + 1 moreWorks
“The brightening mask is blended with vitamin c and lactic acid to quench dull and dehydrated skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": galactoarabinan, 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).
Anti-agingSide benefit · Lactic acidMay help
This product contains lactic acid. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia extract, Aroma + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Lactic acid~4.4–6.6%
- 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 acidGlycerin~3.6–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinLavandula angustifolia extract~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractGalactoarabinan~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GalactoarabinanAmorphophallus konjac root extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium hydroxide~1.2–1.9%
Mica~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaPyrus cydonia fruit extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sambucus nigra extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aroma~0.2–0.75%
Titanium dioxide~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideEthyl lauroyl arginate hcl~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLimonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Lactic acid, Glycerin, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Galactoarabinan, Amorphophallus konjac root extract, Potassium hydroxide, Mica, Pyrus cydonia fruit extract, Sambucus nigra extract, Aroma, Titanium dioxide, Ethyl lauroyl arginate hcl, Xanthan gum, Limonene
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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.
| Madara CosmeticsMétamorphose Brightening Peel MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Masks and Exfoliators5% AHA Mascarilla Exfoliante | Dermalogicaliquid peel | BeautyStatUniversal Triple Action Daily Peel with Glucosamine & AHAs/BHAs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 62% | 61% |
| Price | — | $1.05 | $76.45 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | High | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains 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 3 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
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