Works for
ExfoliationGluconolactoneWorks well
“This slightly acidic sparkling pad helps exfoliate and promote smooth skin.”
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: gluconolactone.
MoisturizingXylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol + 12 moreWorks
“Fine particles of natural sparkling water and rich minerals moisturize the skin and improve skin texture.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": anhydroxylitol, hyaluronic acid.
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-agingSide benefit · Gluconolactone, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 2 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconolactone.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Gluconolactone, Camellia sinensis leaf extractWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconolactone
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Gluconolactone, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract, gluconolactone) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dipropylene glycol~6.8–10.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~2.1–3.1%
C12-14 pareth-12~2.9–4.3%
Xylitylglucoside~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideButylene glycol~1.8–2.7%
- 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 glycolAnhydroxylitol~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolXylitol~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolGlucose~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucosePentylene glycol~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGluconolactone~0.45–1.1%
- 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 GluconolactoneSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.75%
- 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 extractEnantia chlorantha bark extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A bark extract that might help clam down inflammation and neutralize free radicals , but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Enantia chlorantha bark extractHydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateBiosaccharide gum-4~0.15–0.55%
Hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerOleanolic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin
More about Oleanolic acidPotassium hyaluronate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Citric acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.05–0.15%
- 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 citrateEthylhexylglycerin~0.01–0.1%
Parfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Dipropylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Unknown, C12-14 pareth-12, Xylitylglucoside, Butylene glycol, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Glucose, Pentylene glycol, Gluconolactone, Sodium hyaluronate, Caprylyl glycol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Enantia chlorantha bark extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Biosaccharide gum-4, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Oleanolic acid, Potassium hyaluronate, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
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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.
| MEDI-PEELAqua Mooltox Sparkling PadYOUR PRODUCT | Milk TouchFive Flower Dark Spot Clearing Jumbo Pad | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICDermalogy Green Tea Moist PHA Gauze Peeling | DetoskinRosehip Skin Peel & Moisture Pad | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 58% | 48% |
| Price | — | $30.40 | $21.46 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 9 | 9 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"MEDI-PEEL - Aqua Mooltox Sparkling Pad" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer 0.20% - 0.40%, hyaluronic acid 0.25% - 0.45%, sodium acetylated hyaluronate 0.30% - 0.55%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.30% - 0.55%, sodium hyaluronate 0.45% - 0.70%, anhydroxylitol 1.30% - 1.50% and xylitylglucoside 1.80% - 2.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 32.50$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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