Masks and Exfoliators Brightening AHA Peel Mask
Works for
Evens skin toneLactic acidWorks well
“revealing dewy radiance”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: lactic acid
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.
ExfoliationLactic acid, Microcrystalline celluloseWorks well
“gently exfoliates away dead 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: lactic acid.
MoisturizingLactic acid, Glycerin + 1 moreWorks
“hydrating hyaluronic acid”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": galactoarabinan, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Lactic acidMay help
This product contains lactic acid. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Aroma + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Lactic acid~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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)
More about Lactic acidGlycerin~3.6–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinLavandula angustifolia flower water~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Galactoarabinan~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GalactoarabinanPotassium hydroxide~1.7–2.5%
Microcrystalline cellulose~1.4–2.1%
Glucomannan~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mica~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaAroma~0.85–1.25%
Cellulose gum~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumPyrus cydonia fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sambucus nigra flower extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra flower extractEthyl lauroyl arginate hcl~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSodium benzoate~0.1–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.3%
Glycolipids~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Lactic acid, Glycerin, Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Galactoarabinan, Potassium hydroxide, Microcrystalline cellulose, Glucomannan, Mica, Aroma, Cellulose gum, Pyrus cydonia fruit extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Ethyl lauroyl arginate hcl, Xanthan gum, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Glycolipids, Limonene
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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.
| Masks and ExfoliatorsBrightening AHA Peel MaskYOUR PRODUCT | Madara CosmeticsPeel Brightening AHA Peel Mask Masque Exfoliant | Cultured SkincareBiome One Mask | FaceGymCheat Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 70% | 65% | 65% |
| Price | — | $28.00 | $64.31 | $83.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Titanium Dioxide | Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate | Madecassic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | High | Low | Medium |
| 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 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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