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CleansingPolyglyceryl-10 laurate, Xanthan gumCleanses gently
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (polyglyceryl-10 laurate, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
ExfoliationCapryloyl salicylic acid, Acetyl glucosamine + 3 moreWorks well
“PHA Exfoliating Care”
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: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy23 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Galactomyces ferment filtrate10%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A yeast ferment filtrate (also known as Pitera - a trademarked name for the filtrate reserved by the SK-II brand). It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, can help neutralize antioxidants and can be helpful in evening out the skin tone. It might be somewhat helpful in preventing premature skin aging but solid evidence is lacking. A small manufacturer study also shows that, when used in high concentrations, it can help reduce sebum production and help against blocked pores
More about Galactomyces ferment filtrateButylene glycol~5.7–7%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolMethylpropanediol~2.3–2.8%
Oryza sativa bran water~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be somewhat helpful for attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa bran waterCamellia sinensis leaf extract~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCentella asiatica extract~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractHouttuynia cordata extract~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salix alba bark extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractChlorella vulgaris extract~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.55–0.85%
Citric acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTricholoma matsutake extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Broussonetia kazinoki root extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Morus alba bark extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence is lacking
More about Morus alba bark extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractCamellia japonica leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica leaf extractSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateBetaine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePanthenol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about Panthenol1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.45%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.25–0.45%
Glucose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseAllantoin~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinPropanediol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGluconolactone~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneFructooligosaccharides~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fructose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseSodium citrate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 citrateCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 lauratePentylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolNiacinamide~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerGalactoarabinan~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GalactoarabinanAcetyl glucosamine~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
More about Acetyl glucosaminePvm/ma copolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerCaffeine~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineXanthan gum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDisodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Galactomyces ferment filtrate, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Methylpropanediol, Oryza sativa bran water, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Salix alba bark extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Tricholoma matsutake extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Broussonetia kazinoki root extract, Morus alba bark extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Camellia japonica leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Betaine, Panthenol, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glucose, Allantoin, Propanediol, Gluconolactone, Fructooligosaccharides, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Fructose, Sodium citrate, Caprylyl glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Pentylene glycol, Niacinamide, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Galactoarabinan, Acetyl glucosamine, Pvm/ma copolymer, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Caffeine, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta
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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.
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| Match | — | 78% | 73% | 69% |
| Price | — | $19.99 | $7.01 | $10.27 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 20 | 7 of 20 | 3 of 20 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Madecassic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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