Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acidWorks well
“Witness a smooth and refined complexion with SAMPAR Poreless Magic Peel , a skin-refining solution that gently exfoliates skin to promote a smoother, softer and radiant complexion.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.
Evens skin toneGlycolic acidWorks well
“Performing a deep clean, its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties promote decongestion, visibly reducing marks and redness for a healthier-looking, more even toned canvas.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-blemishGlycolic acidNot delivered
“Performing a deep clean, its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties promote decongestion, visibly reducing marks and redness for a healthier-looking, more even toned canvas.”
This product contains ingredients (glycolic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Glycolic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butterWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Paraffinum liquidum, Glycerin + 10 moreWorks well
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, butylene glycol.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, nigella sativa seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Parfum, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.5–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinPentaerythrityl distearate~3.9–4.8%
Trilinolein~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolButyrospermum parkii butter~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCetyl alcohol~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholHydrogenated coconut oil~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Isopropyl palmitate~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateParaffinum liquidum~0.9–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumPeg-2 stearate~0.7–1.05%
Stearyl alcohol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholPropylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerParfum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTaraktogenos kurzii seed oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cyclodextrin~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of sugar that is used to support delivery of active ingredients and can enhance their penetration into the skin without disrupting the skin's barrier
More about CyclodextrinTriolein~0.3–0.55%
Tripalmitin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceteareth-25~0.35–0.65%
Polyquaternium-39~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-39Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Glycolic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Glycolic acidLens esculenta fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract containing sugars that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to help reduce pore size but evidence is lacking
More about Lens esculenta fruit extractTrilinolenin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilTetrasodium edta~0.25–0.4%
Sodium stearate~0.6–0.95%
Nigella sativa seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support the skin's barrier due to the high content of linoleic acid
More about Nigella sativa seed oilLeptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolPotassium lauroyl wheat amino acids~0.3–0.55%
Palm glycerides~0.3–0.5%
Capryloyl glycine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycineBacillus ferment~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of bacterial fermentation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Bacillus fermentTristearin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactitol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xylitol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolLimonene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSorbitan isostearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearatePolysorbate 60~0.25–0.45%
Citral~0.2–0.35%
Linalool~0.2–0.35%
Pentylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolTriarachidin~0.25–0.45%
Magnolia grandiflora leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha piperita extract~0.2–0.4%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.2%
Butyrospermum parkii seedcake extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bht~0.1–0.15%
Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Trilinolein, Phenoxyethanol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetyl alcohol, Hydrogenated coconut oil, Isopropyl palmitate, Paraffinum liquidum, Peg-2 stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Propylene glycol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Parfum, Taraktogenos kurzii seed oil, Cyclodextrin, Triolein, Tripalmitin, Ceteareth-25, Polyquaternium-39, Chlorphenesin, Glycolic acid, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Trilinolenin, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Tetrasodium edta, Sodium stearate, Nigella sativa seed oil, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Butylene glycol, Potassium lauroyl wheat amino acids, Palm glycerides, Capryloyl glycine, Bacillus ferment, Tristearin, Lactitol, Xylitol, Limonene, Sorbitan isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Citral, Linalool, Pentylene glycol, Triarachidin, Magnolia grandiflora leaf extract, Mentha piperita extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butyrospermum parkii seedcake extract, Bht, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
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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.
| SAMPARPoreless Magic PeelYOUR PRODUCT | DermExcelDermalytic | Alpha Skin CareDual Action Skin Lightener | InstitutGlycolic Scrub 14% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 48% | 47% |
| Price | — | $20.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Hydroquinone | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
- 3A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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