NEOGEN X SUR.MEDIC

NEOGEN X SUR.MEDIC Dermalogy Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Lemon

Name: NEOGEN X SUR.MEDIC - Dermalogy Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Lemon
Brand: NEOGEN X SUR.MEDIC

Efficacy81/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Exfoliation

Glycolic acid, Tartaric acid + 1 more

Works well

What the product description says

“Exfoliation that is so easy, convenient, effective yet gentle.”

Source: Neogenlab

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: glycolic acid.

Glycolic acidKey activeEffect: HighAn 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~0.2–0.35%

Tartaric acidKey activeEffect: MediumAn AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels~0.2–0.4%

Lactic acidUnder-dosedAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)~0.2–0.35%

Evens skin tone

Glycolic acid, Glycine soja seed extract + 2 more

Works well

What the product description says

“Vitamin abundant lemon absorbs quickly into skin as it delivers peeling benefits to make skin brighter, refreshed, and purified.”

Source: Neogenlab

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycine soja seed extract.

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.

Glycine soja seed extractEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.~0.3–0.6%

Pisum sativum extractEffect: Low, below effective doseMight be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lacking~0.3–0.55%

Moisturizing

Glycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 5 more

Works

What the product description says

“This set contains 30 single-use exfoliating pads soaked in a serum formulated with niacinamide, lemon, lemongrass, orange, mulberry and papaya extracts which buff away dead skin cells and impurities as it delivers moisture to skin while also revealing a brighter, smoother complexion.”

Source: Yesstyle

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

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~4.1–5%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~1.1–1.3%

Glycine soja seed extractKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.~0.3–0.6%

Vitis vinifera fruit extractKey activeEffect: MediumA plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds~0.25–0.45%

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~6.4–7.9%

Anti-blemish

Glycolic acid

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What the product description says

“These 30 single-use exfoliating pads use a powerful combination of chemical exfoliants—including lactic acid, glycolic acid, and lemon, orange, and papaya extracts—to clear clogged pores while simultaneously harnessing the power of natural vitamin C to help fade acne scars and even out the skin tone.”

Source: Soko Glam

This product contains ingredients (glycolic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Glycolic acidEffect: MediumAn 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~0.2–0.35%

Anti-aging

Side benefit · Glycolic acid, Glycine soja seed extract + 1 more

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This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

Glycine soja seed extractEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.~0.3–0.6%

Anti-oxidation

Side benefit · Tartaric acid, Glycine soja seed extract + 2 more

May help

This product contains antioxidants (tartaric acid) 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.

Glycine soja seed extractEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.~0.3–0.6%

Vitis vinifera fruit extractEffect: LowA plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds~0.25–0.45%

Coptis chinensis root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might have antioxidant properties~0.2–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

10 strong irritants: Citrus limon fruit extract, Alcohol denat. + 8 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 23 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Citrus limon fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~3–3.7%est.

Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~1.6–1.9%est.

Melissa officinalis leaf extractA plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.9–1.1%est.

Cymbopogon citratus extract—High~0.65–0.95%est.

Citrus unshiu peel extract—High~0.55–0.8%est.

Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.45–0.7%est.

Carica papaya fruit extract—High~0.45–0.65%est.

Citrus paradisi fruit extract—High~0.35–0.6%est.

Arnica montana flower extractA plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skinHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

Coptis chinensis root extractA plant extract that might have antioxidant propertiesHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

Glycolic acidAn 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 acidHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

Benzophenone-5A UV filter. Typically used to stabilize a product formulation. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.

Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.1–0.15%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~1.8–2.1%est.

Pisum sativum extractMight be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lackingMedium~0.3–0.55%est.

Glycine soja seed extractAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.Medium~0.3–0.6%est.

Vitis vinifera fruit extractA plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seedsMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

Tartaric acidAn AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levelsMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.2–0.35%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.25%est.

Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.05–0.15%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~6.4–7.9%

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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Glycerin~4.1–5%

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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Citrus limon fruit extract~3–3.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~1.8–2.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Alcohol denat.~1.6–1.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Peg/ppg-17/6 copolymer~1.4–1.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sodium hyaluronate~1.1–1.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.9–1.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating

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Cymbopogon citratus extract~0.65–0.95%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Citrus unshiu peel extract~0.55–0.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.45–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity

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Carica papaya fruit extract~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Tricholoma matsutake extract~0.35–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cordyceps sinensis extract~0.4–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Citrus paradisi fruit extract~0.35–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Pisum sativum extract~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Evens skin tone

Might be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lacking

More about Pisum sativum extract

Glycine soja seed extract~0.3–0.6%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationReduces rednessEvens skin toneAnti-aging

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.

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Vitis vinifera fruit extract~0.25–0.45%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds

More about Vitis vinifera fruit extract

Saururus chinensis leaf/root extract~0.3–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Arnica montana flower extract~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin

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Artemisia absinthium extract~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Broussonetia kazinoki bark extract~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Coptis chinensis root extract~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have antioxidant properties

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Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Carbomer~0.2–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Tartaric acid~0.2–0.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationExfoliation

An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels

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Glycolic acid~0.2–0.35%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

ExfoliationEvens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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

More about Glycolic acid

Lactic acid~0.2–0.35%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

ExfoliationEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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Tromethamine~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Benzophenone-5~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Sun protection

A UV filter. Typically used to stabilize a product formulation. Can be irritating

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Ci 19140~0.1–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A yellow dye

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Ci 17200~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A red colorant

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Parfum~0.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Citrus limon fruit extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol denat., Peg/ppg-17/6 copolymer, Sodium hyaluronate, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Cymbopogon citratus extract, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Tricholoma matsutake extract, Cordyceps sinensis extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Pisum sativum extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Saururus chinensis leaf/root extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Artemisia absinthium extract, Broussonetia kazinoki bark extract, Coptis chinensis root extract, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Carbomer, Tartaric acid, Glycolic acid, Lactic acid, Tromethamine, Disodium edta, Benzophenone-5, Ci 19140, Ci 17200, Parfum

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Shared key ingredients	—	3 of 5	3 of 5	3 of 5
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Irritancy	High	Medium	Medium	Medium
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Product summary

"NEOGEN GLOBAL - Neogen Dermalogy Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Lemon" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.10% - 0.30% and glycerin 2.90% - 4.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.