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Purlisse Watermelon 2-Minute Polishing Peel
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Enriched with powerful ingredients like Watermelon, Glycolic Acid, Lychee, Beet and Purple Carrot that are filled with anti-aging properties, this facial leaves skin looking bright, smooth and revitalized.
glycolic acid
0.85% -
1.3%
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
lactic acid
1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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)
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Watermelon 2-Minute Polishing Peel
glycolic acid
0.85% -
1.3%
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
papain
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
lactic acid
1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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)
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Our Watermelon 2-Minute Polishing Peel gently exfoliates and softens skin while delivering an energizing burst of moisture.
glycerin
3.4% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
cetearyl alcohol
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Evens skin tone
glycolic acid
0.85% -
1.3%
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
lactic acid
1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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)
Anti-oxidation
camellia sinensis extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
daucus carota sativa root extract
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
cucumis sativus fruit extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
91/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
glycolic acid
0.85% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
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
papain
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
lactic acid
1% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
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)
glycolic acid
0.85% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
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
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Potential irritants
glycolic acid
0.85% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
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
papain
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
All ingredients
pumice
4.5% -
6.8%
Irritation risk:
Milled volcanic rock. Used as an abrasive for physical exfoliation
glycerin
3.4% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
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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Ingredient list view
Water, Pumice, Glycerin, Unknown, Cetearyl alcohol, Kaolin, Propanediol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Lactic acid, Glycolic acid, Papain, Bromelain, Citrullus lanatus seed oil, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Camellia sinensis extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Litchi chinensis seed powder, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Beta vulgaris root extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Maltodextrin, Dehydroxanthan gum, Sodium metabisulfite, Sodium benzoate, Parfum
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Photoprotective and antiinflammatory effects of topical glycolic acid
- Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current review
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Analyzing Lycopene Content in Fruits
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries