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MoisturizingGlycerin, Trehalose + 5 moreWorks
“Daydream about being queen.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, trehalose.
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).
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Peel away impurities and brighten your complexion to reveal smoother, more radiant skin.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Alcohol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Alcohol~8.3–10.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholPolyvinyl alcohol~4.4–5.4%
Butylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.4–3%
- 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 GlycerinTrehalose~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolKaolin~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinTocopheryl acetate~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateEthylhexylglycerin~0.55–0.85%
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit water~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Chamomilla recutita flower water~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis sativus fruit water~0.3–0.55%
Hamamelis virginiana water~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractPortulaca oleracea extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractDaucus carota sativa root extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractCucurbita pepo fruit extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCi 15510~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Polyvinyl alcohol, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Trehalose, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Kaolin, Tocopheryl acetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit water, Chamomilla recutita flower water, Cucumis sativus fruit water, Hamamelis virginiana water, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Cucurbita pepo fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Ci 15510
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Miss SpaFacial Vitamin C PeelYOUR PRODUCT | NourishMaxTri-Acid Exfoliating Complex Peeling Pads | CliniqueLiquid Facial Soap Tube | MamondeAqua Peel Peeling Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | $15.00 | $49.00+$34.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Urea | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | High | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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.
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- 4Portulaca oleracea (purslane)mdedge.com
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