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Martine Cosmetics - La Source

Martine Cosmetics La Source

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Cleansing
Exfoliation

Doesn't work for:

based on ingredients and %

Anti-blemish

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Key actives

Lactobionic acid 1.6% - 2.5%Lactic acid 4.5% - 6.7%

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Cleansing
Exfoliation

Does not work for

Anti-blemish

Cleansing

What does the product description say?

Combining natural aloe vera with lithothamnion extract, this micellar water works to gently and effectively remove makeup, while purifying and removing impurities for a clean complexion that doesn’t feel tight.

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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (polyglyceryl-4 caprate, 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.

polyglyceryl-4 caprate 0.5% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

xanthan gum 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Exfoliation

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, lactic acid, lactobionic acid.

glycolic acid 1% - 1.45%

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

lactic acid 4.5% - 6.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

lactobionic acid 1.6% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing a smoother, more even skin. PHAs tend to be gentler on the skin compared to AHAs (for example, glycolic acid). It also has hydrating properties and helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help calm down inflammation in skin and support restoration of the barrier function. It has an anti-oxidant effect as well. It can help reduce fine line, wrinkles and improve skin elasticity

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Anti-blemish

This product contains ingredients (glycolic acid, lactobionic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

glycolic acid 1% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

lactobionic acid 1.6% - 2.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing a smoother, more even skin. PHAs tend to be gentler on the skin compared to AHAs (for example, glycolic acid). It also has hydrating properties and helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help calm down inflammation in skin and support restoration of the barrier function. It has an anti-oxidant effect as well. It can help reduce fine line, wrinkles and improve skin elasticity

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Key Actives

lactobionic acid 1.6% - 2.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish, Anti-inflammatory

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing a smoother, more even skin. PHAs tend to be gentler on the skin compared to AHAs (for example, glycolic acid). It also has hydrating properties and helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help calm down inflammation in skin and support restoration of the barrier function. It has an anti-oxidant effect as well. It can help reduce fine line, wrinkles and improve skin elasticity

lactic acid 4.5% - 6.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Exfoliation, Anti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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glycolic acid 1% - 1.45%

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

parfum 0.05% - 0.1%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Comodogenic ingredients

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

lactic acid 4.5% - 6.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Exfoliation, Anti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

arginine 3.6% - 5.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Ingredient list view

Water, Lactic acid, Arginine, Propanediol, Glycerin, Lactobionic acid, Pentylene glycol, Citric acid, Glycolic acid, Tartaric acid, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Sclerotium gum, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caramel, Tocopherol, Parfum

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