Works for
ExfoliationLactic acidWorks well
“An exfoliating toner.”
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: lactic acid.
Evens skin toneLactic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extractWorks well
“Infused with AHA’s such as lactic acid and citric acid, the exfoliating toner helps to speed up collagen production to improve skin’s elasticity, while added malic acid helps correct dark spots left behind after breakouts.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: lactic acid
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.
Anti-agingLactic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extractMay help
“Infused with AHA’s such as lactic acid and citric acid, the exfoliating toner helps to speed up collagen production to improve skin’s elasticity, while added malic acid helps correct dark spots left behind after breakouts.”
This product contains lactic acid. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
Anti-blemishCamellia sinensis leaf extractNot delivered
“Helping to fight acne and brighten the complexion, OFRA’s Fruit Acid Lotion uses fruit extracts to balance oil production and acids to exfoliate.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Lactic acid, Saccharum officinarum extract + 1 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": lactic acid.
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).
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hamamelis virginiana extract~5.3–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractLactic acid~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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)
More about Lactic acidMalic acid~2.7–4.1%
Citric acid~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractSaccharum officinarum extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilOriganum majorana leaf oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- 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 extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- 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 extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilIngredient list view
Water, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Unknown, Lactic acid, Malic acid, Citric acid, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Origanum majorana leaf oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil
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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.
| OFRAFruit Acid LotionYOUR PRODUCT | INNBEAUTY PROJECTDown to Tone Life Changing Toner | Glo Skin BeautyHydra-Bright Pro 5 Liquid Exfoliant | Deviant SkincareGentle Resurfacing Liquid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 64% | 63% |
| Price | — | — | $14.00 | $52.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| 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 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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