Mio Skincare Double Buff Dual Action Enzyme Exfoliator
Works for
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol + 7 moreWorks
“The scrub is infused with organic Sweet Almond, Shea and Fig Extract, which work harmoniously to envelop the body in a veil of intense moisture to ensure skin appears smooth and supple.”
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:
glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Double Buff Dual Action Enzyme Exfoliator”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Ficus carica fruit extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (ficus carica fruit extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, Parfum + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCaprylic/capric triglyceride~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlyceryl stearate~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePolyglyceryl-6 palmitate/succinate~3.4–5.1%
Cetearyl alcohol~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPumice~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
More about PumiceWater~1.5–2.2%
Glycerin~1.3–1.9%
- 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 GlycerinBehentrimonium methosulfate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Behentrimonium methosulfateSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateIsoamyl laurate~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps stabilize emulsions and create a nice product texture
More about Isoamyl laurateCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.45–1.1%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylatePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilButyrospermum parkii butter~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterVolcanic sand~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bambusa arundinacea stem extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCarica papaya fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Bromelain~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ficus carica fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Ficus carica fruit extractParfum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.5%
Citral~0.1–0.45%
Citronellol~0.1–0.45%
Evernia furfuracea extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Menthol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 palmitate/succinate, Cetearyl alcohol, Pumice, Water, Glycerin, Behentrimonium methosulfate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Isoamyl laurate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Volcanic sand, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Tocopherol, Carica papaya fruit extract, Bromelain, Ficus carica fruit extract, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Citronellol, Evernia furfuracea extract, Menthol
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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.
| Mio SkincareDouble Buff Dual Action Enzyme ExfoliatorYOUR PRODUCT | Herbal EssentialsGentle Renewal Scrub With Sunflower Seed Oil and Kaolin | KlairsGentle Black Sugar Facial Polish | RéViveLe Polish Micro-Resurfacing Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | — | — | $18.69 | $16.05 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Beeswax | Petrolatum | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Mio Skincare - Double Buff Dual Action Enzyme Exfoliator" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 1.30% - 1.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 26.25$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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