Works for
ExfoliationCapryloyl salicylic acid, Papain + 3 moreWorks well
“Boosted with hyaluronic acid, ceramide NP and salicylic acid, the peeling pad gently exfoliates skin while delivering moisture and barrier care. Pack contains 50 pieces.”
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: capryloyl salicylic acid.
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 10 moreWorks well
“Boosted with hyaluronic acid, ceramide NP and salicylic acid, the peeling pad gently exfoliates skin while delivering moisture and barrier care. Pack contains 50 pieces.”
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:
arginine, betaine.
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: arginine, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-blemishCapryloyl salicylic acid, Melia azadirachta leaf extract + 3 moreNot delivered
“Purify and cleanse your pores with this peeling pad.”
This product contains ingredients (capryloyl salicylic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Capryloyl salicylic acid, GluconolactoneMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Salvia officinalis oil, Rosa damascena 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%
Glycerin~4–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about Propanediol2-hexanol~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipropylene glycol~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolWater~1.6–2.4%
Trideceth-9~1.4–2%
Betaine~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineEthylhexylglycerin~1–1.45%
Caprylyl glycol~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTrehalose~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePanthenol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolArginine~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about ArginineCarbomer~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCitric acid~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAllantoin~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinHydroxyethylcellulose~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseButylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
- 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 glycolSodium citrate~0.15–0.55%
- 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 citrateDisodium edta~0.15–0.5%
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractGluconolactone~0.1–0.4%
- 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 GluconolactoneSalvia officinalis oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Coccinia indica fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractSolanum melongena fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractAloe barbadensis flower extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Aloe barbadensis flower extractRosa damascena extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePapain~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about PapainSalix alba bark extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractCoral extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oenothera biennis flower extract~0.05–0.2%
Ulmus davidiana root extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractRoe extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceramide np~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, 2-hexanol, Dipropylene glycol, Unknown, Water, Trideceth-9, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl glycol, Trehalose, Panthenol, Arginine, Carbomer, Citric acid, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Butylene glycol, Sodium citrate, Disodium edta, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Gluconolactone, Salvia officinalis oil, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Rosa damascena extract, Unknown, Sodium hyaluronate, Papain, Salix alba bark extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Coral extract, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Roe extract, Ceramide np, Capryloyl salicylic acid
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| MEDIHEALN.M.F Aqua Essence PadYOUR PRODUCT | AbibGlutathiosome Dark Spot Pad Vita Touch | Real BarrierExtreme Pathenol Toner Pad | the Torriden StoreBalanceful Peeling Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | $9.83 | $16.99+$7.16 | $19.99+$10.16 | $17.22+$7.39 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 7 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Madecassoside | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"MEDIHEAL - N. M. F Aqua Essence Pad" is effective for: Exfoliation and Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (ceramide np 0.05% - 0.20%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.35% - 0.85% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.35%, arginine 0.30% - 0.70%, panthenol 0.35% - 0.85%, trehalose 0.45% - 1.00%, betaine 1.20% - 1.80% and glycerin 4.00% - 6.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 29 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 5Melia azedarachmdedge.com
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