Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acid, Urea + 2 moreWorks well
“Perfect for travelling (or for sampling the brands skintreats if you havent already), this quartet will slough away dead skin to reveal the dewy cells underneath without exacerbating sensitivity.”
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: glycolic acid.
CleansingPeg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside + 11 moreCleanses gently
“Then the Glow Mud Cleanser will brighten and clarify with 5% glycolic acid, while hydrating and soothing with hyaluronic acid, oils, glycerin and aloe.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, ceteareth-20, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, hexylene glycol, peg-100 stearate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Rosa damascena flower water + 6 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~45–55%
Glycerin~5.1–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~3.6–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~1.8–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidParfum~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideTocopheryl acetate~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractRosa damascena flower water~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterPolyaminopropyl biguanide~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. There seem to be an increasing number of cases of allergic reactions to it
More about Polyaminopropyl biguanideMelaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycolic acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Glycolic acidVitis vinifera seed oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilWater~0.3–0.6%
Glycolic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Glycolic acidSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Butylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- 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~0.25–0.5%
- 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 GlycerinAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceHamamelis virginiana water~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterAesculus hippocastanum seed extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Aesculus hippocastanum seed extractHexylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolFructose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseGlucose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseSucrose~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseUrea~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaDextrin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinAlanine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineGlutamic acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidAspartic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidHexyl nicotinate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might be able to enhance blood flow in the skin. Can be irritating and result in skin redness
More about Hexyl nicotinatePanax ginseng root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%
Disodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Biotin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinPanthenol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPpg-26-buteth-26~0.2–0.4%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCaramel~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.35%
Ci 14700~0.2–0.4%
Water~0.2–0.4%
Lactic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPolylactic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as an abrasive ingredient for physical (mechanical) exfoliation
More about Polylactic acidHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCetearyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 alcoholPropanediol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCeteareth-20~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Clay~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can absorb oil. There is no research confirming other benefits for the skin
More about ClayHamamelis virginiana water~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterPanax ginseng root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractCarica papaya fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Saccharum officinarum extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractAcer saccharum extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractHydroxyethylcellulose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcellulosePolyglyceryl-3 cocoate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 cocoateButylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 glycolMaltooligosyl glucoside~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Maltooligosyl glucosideGlyceryl stearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideDipentaerythrityl tri-polyhydroxystearate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysatePhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.2–0.35%
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 caprylatePolyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleatePentylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSorbic acid~0.1–0.15%
Hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help to reduce inflammation in skin, but solid research is lacking
More about Hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acidAscorbyl palmitate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateBenzoic acid~0.1–0.15%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Parfum, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Tocopheryl acetate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Rosa damascena flower water, Polyaminopropyl biguanide, Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract, Glycolic acid, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Water, Glycolic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Hamamelis virginiana water, Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract, Hexylene glycol, Fructose, Glucose, Sucrose, Urea, Dextrin, Alanine, Glutamic acid, Aspartic acid, Hexyl nicotinate, Panax ginseng root extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Biotin, Panthenol, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Caramel, Hexyl cinnamal, Ci 14700, Water, Lactic acid, Polylactic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Propanediol, Ceteareth-20, Clay, Hamamelis virginiana water, Panax ginseng root extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Acer saccharum extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, Butylene glycol, Maltooligosyl glucoside, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dipentaerythrityl tri-polyhydroxystearate, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Xanthan gum, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, Pentylene glycol, Sorbic acid, Hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid, Ascorbyl palmitate, Benzoic acid, Tocopherol
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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.
| PixiGlow Beauty In A BagYOUR PRODUCT | MuradEyes Vita-C Glycolic Brightening Serum | PurifideBlackhead Control 2% SA Deep Exfoliating Cleanser | MesoesteticPurifying Mousse Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 49% | 49% |
| Price | — | $191.67 | — | $42.66 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 27 | 6 of 27 | 7 of 27 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin C | Salicylic Acid | Lactobionic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 35 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Contact allergy to polyhexamethylene biguanide (polyaminopropyl biguanide)pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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