Works for
ExfoliationCapryloyl salicylic acid, Allantoin + 1 moreWorks well
“Toner pads that calms and moisturizes troubled skin while gently exfoliating old skin cells.”
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: capryloyl salicylic acid.
MoisturizingPhytosphingosine, Ceramide np + 12 moreWorks well
“Toner pads that calms and moisturizes troubled skin while gently exfoliating old skin cells.”
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:
betaine, glycerin.
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: ceramide np, phytosphingosine.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, madecassoside, phytosphingosine
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extract, Madecassoside + 3 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (madecassoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - centella asiatica extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extract, Madecassoside + 1 moreMay help
This product contains centella asiatica extract, madecassoside. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Capryloyl salicylic acid, Madecassoside + 1 moreMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid, madecassoside.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Methylpropanediol~6.1–9.2%
Glycerin~3.3–4.9%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~1.9–2.9%
Butylene glycol~2–3%
- 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 glycolPaeonia suffruticosa root extract~1.6–2.4%
Centella asiatica extract~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractC12-14 pareth-12~1.2–1.8%
Glycereth-26~0.95–1.45%
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractGlyceryl caprylate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateBetaine~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineAllantoin~0.15–0.65%
- 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 AllantoinTrehalose~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.8%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerLeptospermum scoparium leaf extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinHoney extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractGluconolactone~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneCeramide np~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npAnastatica hierochuntica extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus ferment~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePhytosphingosine~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
More about PhytosphingosineMadecassoside~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Disodium edta~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Centella asiatica extract, C12-14 pareth-12, Glycereth-26, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Glyceryl caprylate, Betaine, Allantoin, Trehalose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Leptospermum scoparium leaf extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Honey extract, Gluconolactone, Ceramide np, Anastatica hierochuntica extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Sodium hyaluronate, Phytosphingosine, Madecassoside, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Disodium edta
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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.
| ParnellCicamanu Cotton Clear PadYOUR PRODUCT | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICDermalogy Calming Cica Tree Pad | KlairsMoist Soothing Tencel Sheet Mask | Etude HouseSoon Jung, Cica Releif Toner Pad | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 48% | 46% |
| Price | $15.00 | $20.10+$5.10 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 11 | 7 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Ceramide Ap | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Low | High | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Parnell - Cicamanu Cotton Clear Pad" is effective for: Exfoliation and Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (phytosphingosine 0.10% - 0.35% and ceramide np 0.10% - 0.45%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- Actives derived from an extract of the Centella Asiatica plant (also known as Gotu Kola) - madecassoside 0.05% - 0.20% The Centella Asiatica Actives help strengthen and restore the skin barrier, decrease inflammation in skin and neutralize free radicals. They also can help to reduce scarring. The good news is that these actives work even in low concentrations.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.25%, lactobacillus ferment 0.05% - 0.25%, trehalose 0.30% - 0.75%, betaine 0.35% - 0.85% and glycerin 3.30% - 4.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 27.00$ up to 29.00$ in the United States and for 36.44£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 35 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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