Works for
Anti-agingMagnesium aluminum silicate, TocopherolNot delivered
“The skin clearing facial peel mask visibly reduces the appearance of blemishes, blackheads and sun damaged skin including fine lines.”
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
“ApiClear Facial Peel”
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.
Anti-blemishKaolinNot delivered
“The skin clearing facial peel mask visibly reduces the appearance of blemishes, blackheads and sun damaged skin including fine lines.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Ceramide 3, Hydrolyzed silk + 8 moreWorks well
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 3
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Titanium dioxide~8.4–10.2%
- 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 dioxidePolyvinyl alcohol~4.5–5.5%
Alcohol denat.~3.4–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Butylene glycol~2.6–3.2%
- 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~2.1–2.6%
- 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 KaolinCalcium sulfate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium aluminum silicate~1.3–1.6%
- 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~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolysorbate 80~0.7–1%
1,2-hexanediol~0.6–0.85%
Caprylyl glycol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolParfum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydrolyzed silk~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed silkCarica papaya leaf extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hordeum distichon extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Artemisia vulgaris extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating
More about Artemisia vulgaris extractCitrus grandis seed extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycerin~0.45–0.65%
- 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 GlycerinDipotassium 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 glycyrrhizateDisodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Hydrolyzed collagen~0.35–0.6%
- 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 collagenLecithin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinChamaecyparis obtusa water~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mel extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bee venom~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bambusa textilis stem extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinus palustris leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceramide 3~0.25–0.45%
- 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 3Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSoy isoflavones~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.1–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateIngredient list view
Water, Titanium dioxide, Polyvinyl alcohol, Alcohol denat., Butylene glycol, Montmorillonite, Kaolin, Calcium sulfate, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 80, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Hydrolyzed silk, Carica papaya leaf extract, Hordeum distichon extract, Artemisia vulgaris extract, Citrus grandis seed extract, Glycerin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Disodium edta, Hydrolyzed collagen, Lecithin, Chamaecyparis obtusa water, Mel extract, Bee venom, Bambusa textilis stem extract, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Ceramide 3, Sodium hyaluronate, Soy isoflavones, Tocopherol, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate
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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 DoctorApiClear Facial PeelYOUR PRODUCT | MEDIHEALN.M.F Aquaring Gel Eyefill Patch | OsequePure Noble Water Mineral Mask Sheet | VERSODeep Hydration Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 55% | 54% |
| Price | — | $19.08 | $4.70 | $7.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Oligopeptide-1 | Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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