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Skin Perfecting 8 Percent AHA Gel Exfoliant Paula's Choice

Paula's Choice - Skin Perfecting 8 Percent AHA Gel Exfoliant
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

100 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

MEDIUM
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  • User questions
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  • Scientific sources
  • Where to buy?

Where to buy?

Starting at $23.60
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Out of stock 3/24/2021
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Anti-aging
  • Exfoliation
  • Evens skin tone
  • Moisturizing
  • Anti-oxidation

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
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promise
What does the product description say?
"Substantiated research shows that AHAs improve collagen production for firmer skin and increase skin's moisture-binding ability."
From: Skinstore

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
glycolic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Skin Perfecting 8 Percent AHA Gel Exfoliant"
From product name

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
glycolic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"The ultra-light formula corrects uneven skin tone for a brighter, smoother, more radiant complexion."
From: Skinstore

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
glycolic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy

Moisturizing

See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Substantiated research shows that AHAs improve collagen production for firmer skin and increase skin's moisture-binding ability."
From: Skinstore

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Yes. Has good ingredients to attract water to the skin. But: it can't help seal in the moisture and reduce water loss over time, so you might want to use an additional product with good emollient ingredients (like oils, butters, or silicones)
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
sodium hyaluronate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
panthenol
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
sodium pca
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy

Anti-oxidation

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
camellia oleifera leaf extract
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
glycolic acid
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
chamomilla recutita flower extract
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 water Plain old water
2 glycolic acid An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
3 sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH
4 chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
5 aloe barbadensis leaf juice 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
6 camellia oleifera (green tea) leaf extract A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics
7 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
8 panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
9 sodium pca Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
10 propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin
11 butylene glycol 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
12 hydroxyethylcellulose Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
13 polyquaternium-10 Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
14 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
15 methylparaben A preservative
16 ethylparaben A preservative
17 propylparaben A preservative
18 butylparaben A preservative
19 isobutylparaben A preservative
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Scientific Sources

  • Photoprotective and antiinflammatory effects of topical glycolic acid
  • Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current review
  • Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
  • Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
  • Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
  • Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
  • Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
  • Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
  • Augmentation of sebaceous lipogenesis by an ethanol extract of Grifola frondosa (Maitake mushroom) in hamsters in vivo and in vitro
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