Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acidWorks well
“With a small amount of glycolic acid, it smoothes away dry, dull and rough skin cells”
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.
Evens skin toneGlycolic acid, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE + 1 moreWorks well
“renewed-looking complexion”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: dipotassium glycyrrhizate.
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.
MoisturizingBehenyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate + 15 moreWorks
“Moisturizes and soothes the skin”
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:
dipotassium glycyrrhizate, glycerin.
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: chondrus crispus extract, methicone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredients — 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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Potassium glycyrrhizinate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~11–17%
Behenyl alcohol~5.6–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~3.2–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateButylene glycol~2.4–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolGlycol stearate~2–3.1%
Cetyl ethylhexanoate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateMethicone~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
More about MethiconeSqualane~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneStearic acid~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGorgonia extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.5–1.15%
- 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 TocopherolSorbitol~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolGlycolic acid~0.45–1.05%
- 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 acidSodium citrate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateProline~0.4–1%
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.4–0.9%
- 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 extractAbalone extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractChondrus crispus extract~0.35–0.8%
- 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 crispus extractMarrow extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Serica extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sea cucumber extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Wine extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Caramel~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.1–0.35%
- 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAlcohol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholIngredient list view
Potassium glycyrrhizinate, Water, Behenyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Butylene glycol, Glycol stearate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Methicone, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Squalane, Stearic acid, Unknown, Unknown, Gorgonia extract, Unknown, Tocopherol, Unknown, Sorbitol, Glycolic acid, Sodium citrate, Unknown, Proline, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Abalone extract, Unknown, Yeast extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Unknown, Marrow extract, Unknown, Unknown, Serica extract, Sea cucumber extract, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Wine extract, Unknown, Rosa extract, Unknown, Caramel, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Unknown, Alcohol
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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.
| MANAVISSkin MaskYOUR PRODUCT | M. Skin CareSensitive Skin Clay Mask | NIP+FABGlycolic Fix Exfoliating Mask | Thrive CausemeticsOvernight Sensation Brightening Sleep Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 55% | 53% |
| Price | — | — | $6.57 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Panthenol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 3
- 4Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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