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QRxLabs Glycolic Acid 20% Resurfacing Pads
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Exfoliate the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Encourage the generation of collagen responsible for skin cell turnover Improve skin hydration Reduce photo-damage and skin tone issues Leave the skin looking younger and more radiant
glycolic acid
22% -
33%
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
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
ascorbyl palmitate
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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.
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Exfoliate the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Encourage the generation of collagen responsible for skin cell turnover Improve skin hydration Reduce photo-damage and skin tone issues Leave the skin looking younger and more radiant
glycolic acid
22% -
33%
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
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Glycolic Acid 20% Resurfacing Pads
glycolic acid
22% -
33%
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
allantoin
6.2% -
9.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Exfoliate the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Encourage the generation of collagen responsible for skin cell turnover Improve skin hydration Reduce photo-damage and skin tone issues Leave the skin looking younger and more radiant
panthenol
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
glycerin
0.6% -
1.4%
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
allantoin
6.2% -
9.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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Anti-oxidation
camellia sinensis extract
5.6% -
8.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
calendula officinalis extract
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
glycolic acid
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
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
glycolic acid
2.3% -
3.5%
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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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
allantoin
6.2% -
9.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
allantoin
0.35% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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Potential irritants
glycolic acid
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
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
glycolic acid
2.3% -
3.5%
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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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
glycolic acid
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
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
allantoin
6.2% -
9.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
camellia sinensis extract
5.6% -
8.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
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Ingredient list view
Glycolic acid, Allantoin, Camellia sinensis extract, Unspecified form of vitamin c, Unknown, Eucalyptus oil, Water, Glycolic acid, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Sodium hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Propanediol, Glycerin, Panthenol, Calendula officinalis extract, Camellia sinensis extract, Allantoin, Menthol, Eucalyptus oil, Unknown, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Diazolidinyl urea, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate
Sources
- Photoprotective and antiinflammatory effects of topical glycolic acid
- Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current review
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin
- Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy of Topical Preparations with 10% Hamamelis Distillate in a UV Erythema Test
- Anti-inflammatory activity of hamamelis distillate applied topically to the skin
- ASSESSMENT REPORT ON HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., CORTEX HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., FOLIUM HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA L., FOLIUM ET CORTEX AUT RAMUNCULUS DESTILLATUM
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Protective effect of Calendula officinalis extract against UVB-induced oxidative stress in skin: evaluation of reduced glutathione levels and matrix metalloproteinase secretion
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health