Manuka Doctor 24K Gold & Manuka Honey Facial Peel
Works for
MoisturizingCeramide np, Hydrolyzed silk + 9 moreWorks well
“24K Gold and Manuka Honey visibly brighten, smooth and hydrate whilst leaving skin glowingly soft and looking naturally radiant.”
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, hydrolyzed collagen.
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: hydrolyzed collagen, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
Anti-agingMagnesium aluminum silicate, TocopherolNot delivered
“Purified Bee Venom has been proven to nurture natural collagen formation, increasing skin’s elasticity.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - magnesium aluminum silicate - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Manuka Doctor, 24K Gold & Manuka Honey A radiance-boosting golden facial peel to lift tired, dull-looking complexions.”
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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Polyvinyl alcohol~5–6.1%
Alcohol denat.~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Butylene glycol~3–3.7%
- 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 glycolMontmorillonite~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
More about MontmorilloniteKaolin~2.1–2.6%
- 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 KaolinMica~1.8–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~1.9–2.3%
- 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 dioxideCalcium sulfate~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium aluminum silicate~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicatePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilCi 77491~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Caprylyl glycol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.55–0.8%
Parfum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydrolyzed silk~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed silkPolysorbate 80~0.55–0.8%
Carica papaya leaf extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Artemisia princeps extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties
More about Artemisia princeps extractHordeum distichon extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateCitrus grandis seed extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Disodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Glycerin~0.35–0.65%
- 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 GlycerinChamaecyparis obtusa water~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bambusa textilis stem extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinus palustris leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Honey extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBee venom~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinGold~0.15–0.3%
Hydrolyzed collagen~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCeramide np~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npTocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- 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 TocopherolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Polyvinyl alcohol, Alcohol denat., Butylene glycol, Montmorillonite, Kaolin, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Calcium sulfate, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Ci 77491, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Parfum, Hydrolyzed silk, Polysorbate 80, Carica papaya leaf extract, Artemisia princeps extract, Hordeum distichon extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Citrus grandis seed extract, Disodium edta, Glycerin, Chamaecyparis obtusa water, Bambusa textilis stem extract, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Honey extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Bee venom, Lecithin, Gold, Hydrolyzed collagen, Phenoxyethanol, Ceramide np, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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.
| Manuka Doctor24K Gold & Manuka Honey Facial PeelYOUR PRODUCT | APLBHyaluronic Acid Ceramide HA B5 Facial Toner 160ml | MEDI-PEELDerma Maison Hydraxyl PHA Peeling | SUNGBOON EDITORGreen Tomato Deep Pore Cleansing Ultra Whipping Foam 120g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 55% | 54% |
| Price | — | $11.59 | $130.48 | $8.08 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassic Acid | Mineral Oil | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Manuka Doctor - 24K Gold & Manuka Honey Facial Peel" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (ceramide np 0.15% - 0.25%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- Humectants (hydrolyzed collagen 0.20% - 0.35%, sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.45% and glycerin 0.35% - 0.65%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 19.99£ in the United Kingdom.
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