"The effective gel is able to stimulate cell renewal and activate collagen and elastin production in skin, which help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, leaving skin smooth and supple."

From: Lookfantastic Australia

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
gluconolactone	HIGH
glycolic acid	HIGH

See a mistake?

promise

What does the product description say?

"Resurfacing Peel Booster Gel"

From product name

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
gluconolactone	HIGH
glycolic acid	HIGH
salicylic acid	HIGH

See a mistake?

promise

What does the product description say?

"Perfects the skin surface and reduces the size of the pores for a visibly clearer, more glowing, matt complexion."

From: Recreate Yourself

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
salicylic acid	HIGH
glycolic acid	MEDIUM
gluconolactone	MEDIUM

Moisturizing

See a mistake?

promise

What does the product description say?

"It stimulates cell renewal mechanisms and activates collagen and elastin synthesis, improving elasticity and reducing wrinkles."

From: Recreate Yourself

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can be helpful for moisturization, but will not get the job done on its own. Can soften skin and might help reduce water loss over time, but is missing ingredients that attract water to the skin (like glycerin or hyaluronic acid)

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
gluconolactone	HIGH

Anti-inflammatory

See a mistake?

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
salicylic acid	HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin benefit
alcohol
glycolic acid
salicylic acid

Pos	Ingredient Name	Description
1	aqua	Plain old water
2	alcohol	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
3	glycolic acid	An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
4	polyquaternium-10	Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
5	salicylic acid	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)
6	gluconolactone	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 inimporved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
7	disodium edta	Stabilizes the product formulation
8	parfum	An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients

Scientific Sources

Photoprotective and antiinflammatory effects of topical glycolic acid
Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current review
Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
Augmentation of sebaceous lipogenesis by an ethanol extract of Grifola frondosa (Maitake mushroom) in hamsters in vivo and in vitro
Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
Beta Hydroxy Acids
A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations
Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study
A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
The Polyhydroxy Acid Gluconolactone Protects Against Ultraviolet Radiation in an In Vitro Model of Cutaneous Photoaging

Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity
The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study
A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen
The use of polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) in photoaged skin
Blackwell Publishing, Ltd. Alpha-hydroxyacids and carboxylic acids
An evaluation of a polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen in combination with azelaic acid 15% gel in rosacea patients
Aging Skin: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
Clinical and cosmeceutical uses of hydroxyacids

For Brands: Personalized solutions For Retailers: Personalized solutions Methodology About Us Contact us Privacy Policy Disclaimer

Follow us on:

Resurfacing Peel Booster Gel Mesoestetic

Key promises

SHOP NOW

What's in this jar?

Can work for

Promises, but can't deliver

promise

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

promise

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

promise

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Moisturizing

promise

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Anti-inflammatory

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Related posts

Ingredients that cause acne? Or should you use comedogenicity ratings?

Skin changes in menopause and effects of HRT

Causes of sensitive skin

Similar products

Scientific Sources