Works for
MoisturizingLactic acid, Butylene glycolWorks
“A foot mask moisturizes dry foot and removes dead skin cells to deliver smoother foot.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": lactic acid, butylene glycol.
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).
ExfoliationSide benefit · Lactic acid, Salicylic acidWorks well
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, salicylic acid.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Lactic acid, Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: lactic acid, salicylic 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.
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Lactic acidMay help
“Bestselling products include the Green Tangerine Ampoule and Mugwort Ampoule, which both offer whitening and anti-wrinkle effects, as well as Collagen Wrinkle Eye Cream, which supplies moisture and nourishment to increase skin elasticity and improve the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes.”
This product contains lactic acid. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Nasturtium officinale extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol~7.8–11.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholLactic acid~3.4–5.2%
- 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 acidIsopropyl alcohol~2.4–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholButylene 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 glycolPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilPpg-12/smdi copolymer~1.1–1.6%
Salicylic acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidNasturtium officinale extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Nasturtium officinale extractArctium lappa root extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractSaponaria officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hedera helix extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
More about Hedera helix extractSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractCitrus medica fruit juice extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Lactic acid, Isopropyl alcohol, Butylene glycol, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Ppg-12/smdi copolymer, Salicylic acid, Nasturtium officinale extract, Arctium lappa root extract, Saponaria officinalis leaf extract, Hedera helix extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Citrus medica fruit juice extract
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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.
| MediFlowerBeauty FootYOUR PRODUCT | StackedSkincareMulti-Acid Foot Peel | Pure & CareFOOT Instant Peeling | STARSKINMagic Hour Exfoliating Foot Mask Socks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 95% | 95% | 93% |
| Price | — | $70.00 | — | $18.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Urea | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains 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 10 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
- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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