Pharmaceris T Sebo-Almond Peel 10% Mandelic Acid Exfoliating Night Cream
Works for
3 of 5 advertised claims delivered
ExfoliationMandelic acidStrong evidence
“T Sebo-Almond Peel 10% Mandelic Acid Exfoliating Night Cream”
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: mandelic acid.
Evens skin toneMandelic acidStrong evidence
“Skin is regenerated and smoothed for a refined and clearer finish, while the acid also works to brighten existing post-spot marks.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: mandelic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
MoisturizingPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, Glycerin + 7 moreGood evidence
“The night cream has a very lightweight and hydrating gel-cream texture that absorbs into skin as soon as you massage it in.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-blemishMandelic acidLimited evidence
“Prevents spots and minimises breakouts.”
This product contains ingredients (mandelic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“What's more, Pharmaceris has added sweet almond proteins into the blend, which provides anti-ageing benefits to smooth and tighten the complexion, so it's fresh, well-rested and more youthful every time you awake.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium 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%
Mandelic acid~6.2–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
More about Mandelic acidButylene glycol~3.9–5.9%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~2.9–4.3%
- 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 GlycerinTromethamine~2.2–3.3%
Isohexadecane~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneDicaprylyl ether~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherCyclopentasiloxane~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCetyl alcohol~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholSodium polyacrylate~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateCyclohexasiloxane~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneCetearyl alcohol~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholXanthan gum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMethyl glucose sesquistearate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Methyl glucose sesquistearateCeteareth-20~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Silica dimethyl silylate~0.2–0.7%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Almond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Methylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Mandelic acid, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Tromethamine, Isohexadecane, Dicaprylyl ether, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl alcohol, Sodium polyacrylate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Ceteareth-20, Silica dimethyl silylate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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