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ExfoliationAllantoinNot delivered
“Advanced Facial Exfoliating Rub”
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.
Anti-blemishCamellia sinensis leaf extract, AllantoinNot delivered
“Removes dead skin cells & unclogs pores Helps prevent breakouts Repairs skin damage due to acne scarring Purifying, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties Prepares your skin to receive the most from your moisturiser”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Betaine, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 1 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": betaine.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Rosmarinus officinalis extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cellulose~5.7–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseAlcohol denat.~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.1,2-hexanediol~1.5–2.3%
Methylpropanediol~2.1–3.1%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~1.6–2.4%
- 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 extractRosmarinus officinalis extract~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateBetaine~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineDipropylene glycol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolAllantoin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCarbomer~0.1–0.5%
- 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 CarbomerTromethamine~0.1–0.4%
Charcoal powder~0.15–0.55%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Ci 77499~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cellulose, Alcohol denat., 1,2-hexanediol, Methylpropanediol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Betaine, Dipropylene glycol, Allantoin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Charcoal powder, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ci 77499
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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.
| Orbyt SkinAdvanced Facial Exfoliating RubYOUR PRODUCT | BARULABGreen Tea Melting Pad | OLICELLCica Peeling Pad | AnuaHeartful 77 Clear Pad | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 35% |
| Price | — | $31.05 | $27.50 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Nonapeptide-1 | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains 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 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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