Works for
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Double-sided pads that can be used as wiping pads on the mesh side for exfoliation, or mask pads on the flat side for focused pore care benefits.”
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 · Panthenol, Pyrus malus fruit extract + 6 moreWorks well
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:
arginine, 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: arginine, persea gratissima fruit extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract + 4 moreMay 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Pyrus malus fruit extract~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractWater~12–19%
Dipropylene glycol~5.4–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~2.3–3.4%
Glycereth-26~2.4–3.7%
Ethoxydiglycol~1.8–2.7%
Glyceryl polymethacrylate~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylateXanthan gum~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEthylhexylglycerin~1.1–1.6%
Citric acid~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidArginine~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArgininePanthenol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolDiospyros kaki leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
- 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 glycolVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractCoffea arabica seed extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed extractCarthamus tinctorius flower extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polygonum cuspidatum root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- 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 extractCastanea crenata shell extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell
More about Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractVinegar~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltodextrin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinPersea gratissima fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
Prunus serotina fruit extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Pyrus malus fruit extract, Water, Dipropylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycereth-26, Ethoxydiglycol, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Arginine, Panthenol, Diospyros kaki leaf extract, Butylene glycol, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Carthamus tinctorius flower extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Castanea crenata shell extract, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Vinegar, Maltodextrin, Persea gratissima fruit extract, Prunus serotina fruit extract, Disodium edta
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| ParnellApple Vinegar Pore PadYOUR PRODUCT | BARULABGreen Tea Melting Pad | Glow RecipePDRN+ Repair + Soothe Korean Toner Pads | Etude HouseSoon Jung, Cica Releif Toner Pad | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 63% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | — | $31.05 | $30.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine | Adenosine | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Parnell - Apple Vinegar Pore Pad" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.40% - 0.95% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (panthenol 0.40% - 0.95% and arginine 0.50% - 1.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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