Works for
Evens skin tone3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidMay help
“Promotes a more even skin tone”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid.
MoisturizingHydrogenated jojoba oil, Sodium hyaluronateWorks
“Includes hyaluronic acid to drench the skin in refreshing hydration, together with vitamin C.”
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:
sodium hyaluronate.
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: hydrogenated jojoba oil.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“With papaya enzymes, the scrub exfoliates the skin to help enhance its natural radiance and promote a smoother, more even finish.”
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidMay help
This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Lactobacillus/papaya fruit ferment extract, Parfum + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~4.2–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoatePoloxamer 188~3.1–4.7%
Polysorbate 20~2.3–3.5%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerHydrogenated jojoba oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated jojoba oilPerlite~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of volcanic glass. Absorbs moisture and can temporarily mattify the skin
More about PerliteLactobacillus/papaya fruit ferment extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCitric acid~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidParfum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneDisodium edta~0.2–0.75%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.7%
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateDehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.4%
Linalool~0.1–0.35%
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateBht~0.05–0.2%
Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Citral~0.05–0.15%
Citronellol~0.01–0.1%
Amyl cinnamal~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Iron oxides~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Water, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Poloxamer 188, Polysorbate 20, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Perlite, Lactobacillus/papaya fruit ferment extract, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Citric acid, Parfum, Limonene, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Dehydroacetic acid, Linalool, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Bht, Geraniol, Citral, Citronellol, Amyl cinnamal, Iron oxides
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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.
| RodialVit C Papaya Enzyme ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | AbibGlutathiosome Dark Spot Toner Skin Booster | Wish FormulaBubble Bubble Chef Cushion: Peeling Pad 1pc + Peeling Base X 4 | MedicubeDeep Vita C Pad Trial Size (2ea) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 54% | 50% |
| Price | — | $13.01 | $18.70 | $0.84 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Glycolic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Peace Out Vitamin C StickBIOTHERM FORCE SUPREME HIGH PERFORMANCE ANTI-AGING MARINE COLLAGEN CARE
Product summary
"Rodial - Vit C Papaya Enzyme Scrub" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.65%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Rodial" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 73.00A$ in Australia, for 66.50CA$ in Canada and for 38.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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