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Radical Skincare Express Delivery Enzyme Peel
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
vitis vinifera seed extract
0.6% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
niacinamide
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
ascorbic acid
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
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Moisturizing
sodium hyaluronate
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
glycosaminoglycans
1.6% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
1.4% -
1.7%
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
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Anti-oxidation
vitis vinifera seed extract
0.6% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
ascorbic acid
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Express Delivery Enzyme Peel
lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An enzyme-based exfoliant
lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An enzyme-based exfoliant
papain
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
papain
2.3% -
2.8%
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
cocos nucifera oil
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
niacinamide
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
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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Potential irritants
papain
2.3% -
2.8%
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
cocos nucifera oil
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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butylene glycol
6.1% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
carbomer
4.3% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
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Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Papain, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycosaminoglycans, Glycerin, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Coffea robusta seed extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Prunus armeniaca fruit extract, Aniba rosaeodora wood extract, Citrus aurantifolia peel extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Citrus grandis peel extract, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus junos fruit extract, Cocos nucifera oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbic acid, Niacinamide, Lecithin, Allantoin, Maltodextrin, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ci 16035
Sources
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Vitis Vinifera (Grape)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- The Topical Effect of Grape Seed Extract 2% Cream on Surgery Wound Healing
- Review of the Pharmacological Effects of Vitis vinifera (Grape) and its Bioactive Constituents: An Update
- Safety Assessment of Citrus Peel-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Photosensitivity in children: An approach to diagnosis and management
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Citrus Fruit-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x