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NEOGEN X SUR.MEDIC Real Charcoal Pad
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Does not work for
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Non-irritating essence pad contains PHA to help renew skin Hydroxycinnamic Acid offers peeling treatment to skin to reveal softer and clearer skin Two sides , Charcoal pad cleanses the skin while the embossing pad purifies skin
gluconolactone
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
Anti-aging
adenosine
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
palmitoyl tripeptide-5
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
oligopeptide-1
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
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Evens skin tone
glutathione
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
gluconolactone
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
Moisturizing
palmitoyl tripeptide-5
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
trehalose
2.2% -
2.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
undaria pinnatifida extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
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Anti-oxidation
glutathione
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
spirulina platensis extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
ulmus davidiana root extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Canadian glacial soil clay and Hungarian moor mud help to further absorb impurities and clarify skin, while anti-inflammatory peat water tightens pores.
kaolin
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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
gluconolactone
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 5
Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
algin
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
gluconolactone
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
glutathione
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
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Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
algin
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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All ingredients
propanediol
4.7% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Betaine, Trehalose, Octyldodeceth-16, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Dextrin, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Theobroma cacao extract, Maltodextrin, Butylene glycol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Guaiazulene, Gluconolactone, Glutathione, Charcoal powder, Adenosine, Algin, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Kaolin, Caffeine, Calamine, Canadian colloidal clay, Chamaecyparis obtusa oil, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Butyl avocadate, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Cyanocobalamin, Glycerin, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Ocimum basilicum oil, Silt, Oenothera biennis extract, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Pueraria lobata root extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Hydrolyzed collagen, Acacia senegal gum, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Propolis extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Collagen, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Caprylyl glycol, Peat water, Enteromorpha compressa extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Spirulina platensis extract, Gelidium cartilagineum extract, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Citric acid, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Rutin, Hydroxycinnamic acid, Pentylene glycol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Triticum vulgare sprout extract, Moringa pterygosperma seed extract, Propyl gallate, Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Oligopeptide-1, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Potassium sorbate, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Alginic acid, Limonene, Linalool
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