PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
by Petra Glow Tonic Cleansing Gel
carbomer
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
polysorbate 80
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps water and oil mix together
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Glycolic acid gently exfoliates.
glycolic acid
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
allantoin
0.05% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
actinidia chinensis fruit extract
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
User reviews (0)
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
glycolic acid
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
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
lactobacillus ferment
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Reduces irritation
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
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Potential irritants
actinidia chinensis fruit extract
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
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Ingredient list view
Water, Methyl gluceth-10, Ethoxydiglycol, Dipropylene glycol, Butoxydiglycol, Glycereth-26, Diglycerin, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Glycolic acid, Aesculus hippocastanum extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower water, Lactobacillus ferment, Diethoxydiglycol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 80, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene glycol, Disodium edta, Allantoin, Panthenol, Betaine
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Vitis Vinifera (Grape)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
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- Photosensitivity in children: An approach to diagnosis and management
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- Contact dermatitis to extract of horse chestnut (esculin)
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- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations