Olay Radiant AHA Resurfacing Peel Face Mask with Citrus Fragrance
Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Sodium lactate + 3 moreWorks well
“Plus, our friend Hydrated Silica works hard to polish away dirt and oil – then kindly dissolves to prevent over scrubbing.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium lactate, butylene glycol.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.3–0.7%Under-dosed
“Radiant AHA Resurfacing Peel Face Mask with Citrus Fragrance”
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 toneSide benefit · Niacinamide, Ascorbic acid + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
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-blemishSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 3 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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Peg-8~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Sodium bicarbonate~5.3–8%
Silica silylate~4.4–6.6%
Polysorbate 20~3.4–5.1%
Niacinamide~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideParfum~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~1.2–1.8%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.9–1.4%
- 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 acetateAscorbic acid~0.9–1.3%
- 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 acidCi 19140~0.55–1.25%
Ci 16035~0.5–1.15%
Water~0.4–0.95%
Sodium lactate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateLactic acid~0.3–0.7%
- 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 acidHydroxyethylcellulose~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseDmdm hydantoin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
More about Dmdm hydantoinDisodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Butylene glycol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 glycolIodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Ingredient list view
Peg-8, Sodium bicarbonate, Silica silylate, Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbic acid, Ci 19140, Ci 16035, Water, Sodium lactate, Lactic acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Dmdm hydantoin, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Butylene glycol, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate
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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.
| OlayRadiant AHA Resurfacing Peel Face Mask with Citrus FragranceYOUR PRODUCT | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICDermalogy Lemon Bright PHA Gauze Peeling | Saturday SkinYuzu Vitamin C Sleep Mask | Biologique RechercheLotion P50 PIGM 400 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 74% | 71% | 64% |
| Price | — | $21.46 | $14.16 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Retinol | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Low | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Olay - Radiant AHA Resurfacing Peel Face Mask with Citrus Fragrance" is effective for: Evens skin tone, Moisturizing and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (2.70% - 4.00%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- 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 (0.90% - 1.30%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
- Humectants (sodium lactate 0.35% - 0.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 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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