Origins Modern Friction Nature's Gentle Dermabrasion
Works for
Anti-agingTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate ~0.3–0.55%Under-dosed
“Fine lines and pores appear instantly diminished.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate ~0.3–0.55%Under-dosed
“Skin-refining rice starch, cushioned in cream rapidly removes dead cells, uneven patches, and signs of skin damage and discoloration.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“A gentle exfoliator for perfectly polished, smooth, and luminous skin.”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Cucumis sativus oil + 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, butylene glycol.
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: cucumis sativus oil, caprylyl glycol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 12 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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Water~45–55%
Rosa damascena flower water~6.2–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterOryza sativa starch~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium laureth sulfate~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateGlycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinCocamide mea~1.9–2.3%
Glycol distearate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateAcrylates copolymer~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerPentylene glycol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolysorbate 20~0.95–1.15%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.55–0.85%
Cucumis sativus oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that works as a great moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Due to the high linoleic acid content, can help reduce inflammation in skin
More about Cucumis sativus oilCinnamomum camphora oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilCitrus aurantium amara peel extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ocimum basilicum oil~0.45–0.65%
Mentha piperita oil~0.35–0.65%
Citral~0.3–0.6%
Linalool~0.3–0.55%
Benzyl salicylate~0.3–0.55%
Limonene~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractScutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateButylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 glycolHexylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolSodium cocoate~0.4–0.65%
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium sulfate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfateHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseSodium chloride~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateLaureth-2~0.3–0.6%
Edta~0.2–0.4%
Disodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Trisodium hedta~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTitanium dioxide~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIngredient list view
Water, Rosa damascena flower water, Oryza sativa starch, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamide mea, Glycol distearate, Acrylates copolymer, Pentylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Cucumis sativus oil, Cinnamomum camphora oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Citrus aurantium amara peel extract, Ocimum basilicum oil, Mentha piperita oil, Citral, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Limonene, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Butylene glycol, Hexylene glycol, Sodium cocoate, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium sulfate, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Sodium chloride, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Laureth-2, Edta, Disodium edta, Trisodium hedta, Sodium hydroxide, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium dioxide
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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.
| OriginsModern Friction Nature's Gentle DermabrasionYOUR PRODUCT | L'Oréal ParisAge Perfect Rosy Tone Fragrance Free Face Moisturizer | AMBISkincare Fade Cream | St. IvesBlackhead Clearing Face Scrub Green Tea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | $44.00 | $25.26−$18.74 | $7.49−$36.51 | $2.49−$41.51 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Lactic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 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 20 studies and safety reviews.
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