PRODUCT REVIEW
Cheaper alternatives
What can the product work for?
Works for
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
glycolic acid
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
betaine
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
glycerin
1.8% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
trehalose
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
Show more
Anti-aging
glycolic acid
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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
tocopherol
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Evens skin tone
glycolic acid
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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
prunus mume fruit extract
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence of effectiveness is lacking
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
---|---|
Exfoliation | |
Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
87/100.
Buy now
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
alcohol
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
parfum
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
Similar products & dupes
Mamonde - Aqua Peel Peeling Gel | Skinfood - Pineapple Peeling Gel Sponsored | Skinfood - Pineapple Peeling Gel | Murad - Masks & Peels Resurgence: Replenishing Multi-Acid Peel | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDIC - Dermalogy Bio-peel Gentle Gauze Peeling Wine 30pcs | Too Cool For School - Pumpkin Hydra and Peeling Duo Pad | Jorgobé - AHA Glycolic Peeling Gel | BeautyBio - Swipe & Glow Peel Pads | REVOLUTION SKINCARE - AHA & BHA Moderate Multi Acid Peeling Solution | ARIUL - Daily Pick Peeling Pads | Danne Montague-King - DMK Micro Peel | Dr Dennis Gross - Peel + Protect | |
Price | ||||||||||||
WIMJ similarity score |
63%
|
63%
|
61%
|
58%
|
57%
|
57%
|
57%
|
57%
|
57%
|
57%
|
56%
| |
Key ingredients |
| Common:
Other: | Common:
Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common: Other: | Common:
Other:
| Common:
Other: | Common: Other:
| Common: Other:
| Common: Other:
| Common: Other: | Common:
Other:
|
Irritancy | IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
HIGH
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
MEDIUM
| IRRITANCY
LOW
| IRRITANCY
HIGH
|
Potential Irritants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
All ingredients |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
glycolic acid
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish
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
glycerin
1.8% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Show more
Potential irritants
alcohol
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
parfum
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
All ingredients
cellulose
4.3% -
6.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Mattifying
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
butylene glycol
3.4% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Cellulose, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Alcohol, Glycerin, Betaine, 1,2-hexanediol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Ppg-13-decyltetradeceth-24, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Parfum, Potassium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Trehalose, Prunus mume fruit extract, Glycolic acid, Sucrose, Dextrin, Theobroma cacao extract, Lactobacillus ferment lysate filtrate, Prunus mume flower extract, Propanediol, Rosa canina fruit extract, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Indole acetic acid
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Fermented Maesil (Prunus mume) with probiotics inhibits development of atopic dermatitis‐like skin lesions in NC/Nga mice
- Photoprotective and antiinflammatory effects of topical glycolic acid