PRODUCT REVIEW
MGC Derma Skin Polish Scrub
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
This facial scrub helps to polish and purify the complexion of lingering impurities, leaving skin refreshed, radiant and silky-soft.
cetearyl glucoside
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
glyceryl stearate
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
sodium stearoyl glutamate
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
This nourishing exfoliator works to gently buff away dead skin cells and purge congested pores of dirt, grime and bacteria to encourage clearer, softer and healthy-looking skin.
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function
Exfoliation
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
33/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl myristate
5% -
7.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
cetearyl alcohol
0.95% -
1.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
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Potential irritants
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl myristate
5% -
7.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
cetearyl alcohol
0.95% -
1.45%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
All ingredients
isopropyl myristate
5% -
7.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredient list view
Water, Isopropyl myristate, Cellulose acetate, Coco-caprylate, Cetearyl glucoside, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl alcohol, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Squalane, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Alcohol, Panthenol, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis, Magnesium hydroxide, Tricalcium phosphate