Works for
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 7 moreWorks well
“The addition of nourishing shea butter provides hydration, soothing, and softening benefits, ensuring comprehensive care during the exfoliation process.”
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, propylene glycol.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Unlike traditional fruit acid-based exfoliators, Enzy-Peel's probiotic enzyme formulation selectively targets only dead skin cells, minimizing the risk of irritation or sensitivity.”
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.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~5.7–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterButter~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paraffinum liquidum~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumHydrated silica~2.3–3.5%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneGlycerin~1.5–2.3%
- 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 GlycerinCetyl alcohol~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-75 stearate~0.85–1.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCetearyl alcohol~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPropylene glycol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCeteth-20~0.45–1.1%
Steareth-20~0.45–1.05%
Sodium stearoyl lactylate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCitric acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.3%
Bacillus ferment~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Bacillus fermentIngredient list view
Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Butter, Paraffinum liquidum, Hydrated silica, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-75 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl alcohol, Propylene glycol, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Chlorphenesin, Xanthan gum, Tocopheryl acetate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Bacillus ferment
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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.
| Meder Beauty ScienceEnzy PeelYOUR PRODUCT | Kiehl'sEpidermal Re-Texturising Micro-Dermabrasion | SAMPARPoreless Magic Peel | No7Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 51% | 49% |
| Price | — | $49.00 | — | $13.35 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Glycolic Acid | Petrolatum |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Meder Beauty Science - Enzy Peel" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 1.50% - 2.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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