Peter Thomas Roth FIRMx Exfoliating Peel Gel
Works for
MoisturizingSodium hyaluronate, Glycerin + 6 moreWorks
“- Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrate and soothe skin.”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: isopropyl myristate.
ExfoliationLactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractNot delivered
“FIRMx™ Exfoliating Peel Gel”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“It also removes impurities and unclogs pores for a more youthful, radiant, and firm look.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneLactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractNot delivered
“What Else You Need to Know: This formula contains multi-action pineapple and pomegranate enzymes and cellulose that effectively peel to uncover a smoother, fresher, brighter complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit waterMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Peg-32~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Cellulose~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseButylene glycol~2.7–4.1%
- 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 glycolCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit water~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sorbitol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolR-bacillus licheniformis keratinase~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ananas sativus fruit extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractLactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme-based exfoliant
More about Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateSodium hyaluronate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlycerin~0.5–1.15%
- 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 GlycerinSodium hydroxide~0.45–1%
Citric acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTetrasodium edta~0.35–0.85%
Algin~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginCarbomer~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerTromethamine~0.15–0.6%
Isopropyl myristate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateSodium chloride~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCalcium chloride~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chloridePotassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Mica~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Peg-32, Cellulose, Butylene glycol, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit water, Sorbitol, R-bacillus licheniformis keratinase, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Tetrasodium edta, Algin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Isopropyl myristate, Sodium chloride, Calcium chloride, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Mica, Phenoxyethanol
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| Peter Thomas RothFIRMx Exfoliating Peel GelYOUR PRODUCT | ROUND LAB1025 Dokdo Peeling Gel | MediFlowerGrain Mild Peeling Gel | CliniqueLiquid Facial Soap Tube | |
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| Match | — | 41% | 36% | 34% |
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Lactobionic Acid | Betaine | Urea |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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