NEOGEN X SUR.MEDIC Dermalogy Real Polish Honey and Sugar
Works for
MoisturizingSucrose, Glycerin + 10 moreWorks
“Propolis, brown sugar and natural oils in this facial scrub gently exfoliate and brighten complexion while also providing nourishment and hydration.”
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, sucrose.
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, limnanthes alba seed oil.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Propolis, brown sugar and natural oils in this facial scrub gently exfoliate and brighten complexion while also providing nourishment and hydration.”
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?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Sucrose27%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseGlycerin~22–34%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~5.9–8.9%
- 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 triglycerideDicaprylyl carbonate~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonatePeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateDisteardimonium hectorite~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteEuphorbia cerifera wax~2.2–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xylose~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.2%
Water~1.1–1.6%
Propolis extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractHoney extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractPolyacrylamide~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideDextrin~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinC13-14 isoparaffin~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilTheobroma cacao extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilMaltodextrin~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.7%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilLaureth-7~0.15–0.65%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilCamellia japonica seed oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilMangifera indica seed oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limnanthes alba seed oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.5%
- 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 acetateVitis vinifera seed oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCitrus aurantifolia oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing
More about Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oilCinnamomum camphora bark oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Butylene glycol~0.05–0.2%
- 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 glycolPearl extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Sucrose, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Xylose, 1,2-hexanediol, Water, Propolis extract, Honey extract, Polyacrylamide, Dextrin, C13-14 isoparaffin, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Theobroma cacao extract, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Maltodextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Laureth-7, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Mangifera indica seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Butylene glycol, Pearl extract
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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.
| NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICDermalogy Real Polish Honey and SugarYOUR PRODUCT | MizonHoney Black Sugar Scrub | EyenlipBlack Sugar Scrub Pack | Pour Moi SkincareClarifying Polish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 39% | 35% |
| Price | $12.80 | $12.03−$0.77 | $14.40+$1.60 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Fructose |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Neogen - Dermalogy Real Polish Honey and Sugar" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 22.00% - 34.00% and sucrose 27.00% (declared)). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 29.00A$ in Australia and for 16.40$ 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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