MEDIHEAL Phyto-Enzyme Peeling Pad

MEDIHEAL Phyto-Enzyme Peeling Pad

Efficacy87/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Exfoliation
Betaine salicylate, Capryloyl salicylic acid + 1 more
Works well
What the product description says
“Mediheal Phyto-Enzyme Peeling Pad is a gentle exfoliating toner pad that helps cleanse the skin, refine the look of pores, and leave the skin looking smoother and brighter.”
Source: Lila Beauty

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: betaine salicylate, capryloyl salicylic acid.

Betaine salicylateKey activeEffect: HighExfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid~1.7–2.5%
Capryloyl salicylic acidKey activeEffect: High~0.1–0.35%
PapainEffect: LowAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating~0.2–0.8%
Moisturizing
Glycerin, Betaine + 2 more
Works
What the product description says
“The pre‑soaked pad delivers instant hydration with just one swipe or short mask application, helping the skin feel refreshed and better prepared for the next skincare steps.”
Source: Lila Beauty

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine, 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).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.4–5.1%
BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~1.4–2%
Beta-glucanKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.05–0.2%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~2.7–4%
Evens skin tone
Not advertised by the brand · Capryloyl salicylic acid
May help

This product might be able to help reduce hyperpigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains betaine salicylate. The effect, if any, is likely to be small. 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.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid.

Capryloyl salicylic acidKey activeEffect: Medium~0.1–0.35%
Anti-blemish
Side benefit the brand mentions · Betaine salicylate, Capryloyl salicylic acid + 1 more
May help
What the product description says
“Embossed textured side for enhanced exfoliation and smooth side for gentle exfoliation in sensitive areas Reduces blackheads and visibly improves pores”
Source: Lila Beauty

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains betaine salicylate.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid

Betaine salicylateKey activeEffect: HighExfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid~1.7–2.5%
Capryloyl salicylic acidKey activeEffect: Medium~0.1–0.35%
Beta-glucanEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.05–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Mentha arvensis leaf oil
Medium risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
PapainAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.8%est.
Capryloyl salicylic acid—High~0.1–0.35%est.
Mentha arvensis leaf oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.75%est.
Betaine salicylateExfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acidMedium~1.7–2.5%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~1.2–1.7%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.45–1.1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Juniperus virginiana oilCedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Dipropylene glycol~6.7–10.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Glycerin~3.4–5.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Butylene glycol~2.7–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Betaine salicylate~1.7–2.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
ExfoliationAnti-blemish

Exfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid

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Betaine~1.4–2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Hydroxyacetophenone~1.2–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Tromethamine~0.95–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Octyldodeceth-16~0.8–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium citrate~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · medium
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

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Citric acid~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Disodium edta~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Papain~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Exfoliation

An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating

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Pogostemon cablin oil~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Juniperus virginiana oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Capryloyl salicylic acid~0.1–0.35%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
ExfoliationAnti-blemishEvens skin tone
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Artemisia vulgaris oil~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Beta-glucan~0.05–0.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-agingAnti-blemishAnti-oxidation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

More about Beta-glucan
Mentha arvensis leaf oil~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

More about Mentha arvensis leaf oil
Ingredient list view

Water, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Betaine salicylate, Betaine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Octyldodeceth-16, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Papain, Pogostemon cablin oil, Juniperus virginiana oil, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Artemisia vulgaris oil, Beta-glucan, Mentha arvensis leaf oil

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Shared key ingredients—4 of 52 of 54 of 5
Key difference—Salicylic AcidPanthenolNiacinamide
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Product summary

"MEDIHEAL - Buy Mediheal Phyto-Enzyme Peeling Pad Australia - Korean Skin Care and Makeup" is effective for: Exfoliation

This product could be helpful for: Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (betaine 1.40% - 2.00% and glycerin 3.40% - 5.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

Price

The product retails for 36.00A$ in Australia.

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