Polaar Northern Light Micro-Peeling Foam with Siberian Olive
Works for
CleansingCoco-glucoside, Cetrimonium bromideCleanses gently
“Part of the label’s Northern Light collection, which comprises a trio of anti-pollution skincare treatments enriched with Siberian Olive (a super-regenerative ingredient brimming with 108 bio-active elements and containing 30 times more Vitamin C than an orange) the makeup-removing cleanser works to boost luminosity, even skin tone, tighten pores and eliminate excess sebum.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetrimonium bromide, coco-glucoside) 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-glucoside
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Siberian Olive, combined with super-purifying natural Salicylic Acid, gets to work on gently exfoliating and refining skin’s texture with keratolytic action, reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and pigmentation.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Coco-glucoside~9.3–13.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideButylene glycol~3.8–5.8%
- 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 glycolGaultheria procumbens leaf extract~2.6–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycerin~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 GlycerinPullulan~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanCitric acid~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.8–1.25%
Parfum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCetrimonium bromide~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Also helps to preserve products
More about Cetrimonium bromideHippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractHydrolyzed algin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed alginIngredient list view
Water, Coco-glucoside, Butylene glycol, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Glycerin, Pullulan, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Cetrimonium bromide, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Hydrolyzed algin
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| PolaarNorthern Light Micro-Peeling Foam with Siberian OliveYOUR PRODUCT | TalikaSkintelligence Hydra Face Foaming Cleanser | AESTURAAto Barrier 365 Bubble Cleanser | ARITAUMMild Acidity Bubble Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | $20.63 | — | $19.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Cocamidopropyl Betaine | Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside | Sodium Hyaluronate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: UNPA Lacto Cica Mild Clear CleanserBalea Hautrein cleansing foam
Product summary
"Polaar - Northern Light Micro-Peeling Foam with Siberian Olive" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.20% - 3.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 38.34$ in the United States and for 29.76£ 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 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
- 3
- 4Abundance of active ingredients in sea-buckthorn oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
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