Works for
Anti-blemishCentella asiatica extractNot delivered
“Pin Up Secret Gentle Scrub Care 200ml is an exfoliating facial care elaborated specifically for blackheads and blemishes, intended for all skin types.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Pin Up Secret Gentle Scrub Care 200ml is an exfoliating facial care elaborated specifically for blackheads and blemishes, intended for all skin types.”
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 · Lanolin, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 4 moreWorks well
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.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cetyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: lanolin
Anti-agingSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Butyrospermum parkii butterMay help
This product contains centella asiatica extract. 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Butyrospermum parkii butterMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Caprae lac~5.8–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearic acid~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidButyrospermum parkii butter~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterGlycerin~2.2–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinCentella asiatica extract~1.6–2.4%
- 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 extractHydrogenated soybean oil~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Cetyl alcohol~1.2–1.8%
- 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 alcoholLanolin~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans
More about LanolinSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractSorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilSclerotium gum~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumLimonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneEugenol~0.05–0.2%
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprae lac, Stearic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Centella asiatica extract, Hydrogenated soybean oil, Cetyl alcohol, Lanolin, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Sorbic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Sclerotium gum, Limonene, Eugenol, Linalool
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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.
| Pin Up SecretGentle Scrub CareYOUR PRODUCT | SkinfoodBlack Sugar Perfect Essential Scrub | so naturalSo Vegan Green Bean Coffee Scrub | Beauty PieWONDERSCRUB BIO-DERMABRASION FACE POLISH | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 38% | 36% |
| Price | — | $12.93 | $28.10 | $30.79 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Pin Up Secret - Gentle Scrub Care" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 1.60% - 2.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 16.50£ 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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