Works for
Anti-agingRetinyl acetateMay help
“Visibly shrinks enlarged pores for firmer-looking skin. . Vitamin A. Minimizes and refines the appearance of pores.”
This product contains retinyl acetate. This ingredient 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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Lifts away dirt, excess sebum, and dead skin cells from within your pores. . DMAE.”
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 · Paraffinum liquidumWorks well
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: paraffinum liquidum.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Retinyl acetateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Glyceryl hydrogenated rosinate~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paraffinum liquidum~9.9–14.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumCellulose gum~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~3.2–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateStyrene/isoprene copolymer~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethylaminoethanol tartrate~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Retinyl acetate~0.45–1.1%
Ingredient list view
Glyceryl hydrogenated rosinate, Paraffinum liquidum, Cellulose gum, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Styrene/isoprene copolymer, Dimethylaminoethanol tartrate, Retinyl acetate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Peace OutPore Treatment StripsYOUR PRODUCT | TONYMOLYIntense Care Syn-Ake Hydro-Gel Mask | No7Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator | COSRXAC Collection Acne Patch - Korean Beauty Australia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 51% | 51% |
| Price | $19.00 | — | $13.35−$5.65 | $4.16−$14.84 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate | Petrolatum | Centella Asiatica Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Bausch Health ArazloKiehl's Epidermal Re-Texturising Micro-Dermabrasion
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
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