Works for
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Vitamin C Fix Scrub 75m”
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.
Evens skin toneAscorbic acid ~0.4–1%Under-dosed
“Vitamin C helps to brighten the complexion and create a more even skin tone.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Copernicia cerifera wax + 8 moreWorks
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.
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, cocos nucifera oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, LimoneneMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinCopernicia cerifera wax~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxGlyceryl stearate se~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seCetearyl alcohol~2.1–3.1%
- 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 alcoholCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.7%
- 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 triglycerideCocos nucifera oil~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilStearic acid~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCarbomer~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholAscorbic acid~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilParfum~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.3–0.75%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.75%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Limonene~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.65%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.65%
- 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 acetateBeta-carotene~0.15–0.55%
Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractDaucus carota sativa seed oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- 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 extractCoffea arabica seed extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed extractEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractGarcinia mangostana fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Garcinia mangostana fruit extractHydrolyzed lycium barbarum fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Morinda citrifolia fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Punica granatum fruit juice~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit juice. Might have some anti-oxidant properties but is unlikely to have any benefit when used in skincare
More about Punica granatum fruit juiceAscorbyl palmitate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Copernicia cerifera wax, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cocos nucifera oil, Stearic acid, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Ascorbic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Parfum, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic acid, Limonene, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopheryl acetate, Beta-carotene, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Garcinia mangostana fruit extract, Hydrolyzed lycium barbarum fruit extract, Morinda citrifolia fruit extract, Punica granatum fruit juice, Ascorbyl palmitate
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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.
| NIP+FABVitamin C Fix Scrub 75mYOUR PRODUCT | Andalou NaturalsClear Skin Lemon Sugar Facial Scrub | Pacifica BeautyCocoa Cinnamon Dual Exfoliant | Dr. BotanicalsApothecary Coffee Superfood Renewing Facial Exfoliator | |
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| Match | — | 30% | 29% | 29% |
| Price | — | — | — | $15.74 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin E | Jojoba Esters | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Mizon Honey Black Sugar ScrubSkin Resource.MD Crystal Clarity Exfoliation Scrub
Product summary
"NIP+FAB - Vitamin C Fix Scrub 75m" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (0.40% - 1.00%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Humectants (glycerin 4.00% - 5.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 9.07$ 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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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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