Puressentiel Firming Express Scrub Stubborn Zones
Works for
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Firming Express Scrub Stubborn Zones”
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 · Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 3 moreWorks
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, behenyl alcohol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy21 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus limon peel oil + 19 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.9–8.4%
- 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 triglycerideGlyceryl stearate citrate~3.8–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateBehenyl alcohol~3.3–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~2.4–3%
- 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 stearateHydrated silica~2.2–2.7%
Glycerin~1.8–2.2%
- 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 GlycerinLimonene~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCoffea arabica seed powder~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon peel oil~0.95–1.15%
Inulin lauryl carbamate~0.7–1.05%
Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.55–0.85%
Xanthan gum~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilCitrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.3–0.55%
Cedrus atlantica wood oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Foeniculum vulgare oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.25–0.5%
- 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
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilGaultheria procumbens leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.25–0.45%
Amyris balsamifera bark oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilJuniperus communis wood oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Linalool~0.2–0.35%
Citral~0.2–0.35%
Citronellol~0.2–0.35%
Geraniol~0.15–0.3%
Cinnamal~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.2%
Eugenol~0.05–0.15%
Isoeugenol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Behenyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Hydrated silica, Glycerin, Limonene, Coffea arabica seed powder, Citrus limon peel oil, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Xanthan gum, Sodium benzoate, Melaleuca viridiflora leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Cedrus atlantica wood oil, Foeniculum vulgare oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Gaultheria procumbens leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Juniperus communis wood oil, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Linalool, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Cinnamal, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Eugenol, Isoeugenol
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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.
| PuressentielFirming Express Scrub Stubborn ZonesYOUR PRODUCT | Herbal EssentialsScrub Sunflower Seed Oil And Kaolin | AlgothermAlgo Essential Comfort Exfoliating Cream | NaturiumVegan Lactic Acid Emulsion 5% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 28% | 28% | 28% |
| Price | — | $5.31 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Dimethicone | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Puressentiel - Firming Express Scrub Stubborn Zones" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 1.80% - 2.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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