Primera Facial Mild Peeling

Primera Facial Mild Peeling

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Gently removes dirt and impurities from skin”
Source: Lila Beauty

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~0.45–1%
Exfoliation
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Facial Mild Peeling”
Source: Lila Beauty

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?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Citrus nobilis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus nobilis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~0.45–1%est.
Isopropyl alcoholA drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritationHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.7–4%est.
Brassica oleracea italica extractMight have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lackingMedium~1.4–2.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Steartrimonium methosulfate~3.4–5.1%
Formula
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~2.7–4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~1.9–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

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Brassica oleracea italica extract~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking

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Melia azadirachta extract~1.2–1.7%
Formula
Polyquaternium-51~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin

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Brassica oleracea gemmifera extract~0.8–1.2%
Formula
Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Fragaria vesca leaf extract~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Borago officinalis extract~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Helianthus annuus extract~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Phyllanthus emblica extract~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Cocamidopropyl betaine~0.45–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Distearyldimonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Isopropyl alcohol~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation

More about Isopropyl alcohol
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Steartrimonium methosulfate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Melia azadirachta extract, Polyquaternium-51, Brassica oleracea gemmifera extract, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Fragaria vesca leaf extract, Borago officinalis extract, Helianthus annuus extract, Phyllanthus emblica extract, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Distearyldimonium chloride, Isopropyl alcohol

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Shared key ingredients—2 of 42 of 43 of 4
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Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol ———
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Product summary

"Primera - Facial Mild Peeling" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (glycerin 4.10% - 6.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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The product retails for 38.00A$ in Australia.

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Sources cited in this review

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