Sarah Chapman Overnight Exfoliating Booster
Works for
Anti-agingRetinol, Lactic acidWorks well
“Key Benefits Ideal for all skin types Reduces appearance of blemishes and uneven skin tone Makes skin look brighter, smoother and younger Tightens and minimises the appearance of pores Softens lines Prevents and reduces blemishes and clogged pores Gentle formula , works without abrasives UK200006442”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: lactic 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.
ExfoliationLactic acid, Retinol + 1 moreWorks well
“Overnight Exfoliating Booster”
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: lactic acid, retinol.
Evens skin toneRetinol, Lactic acidWorks well
“Key Benefits Ideal for all skin types Reduces appearance of blemishes and uneven skin tone Makes skin look brighter, smoother and younger Tightens and minimises the appearance of pores Softens lines Prevents and reduces blemishes and clogged pores Gentle formula , works without abrasives UK200006442”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
In addition, this product contains lactic acid. This ingredient (ingredients) might help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the effect, if any, is likely to be small.
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-blemishRetinol, Salix alba bark extractWorks well
“Key Benefits Ideal for all skin types Reduces appearance of blemishes and uneven skin tone Makes skin look brighter, smoother and younger Tightens and minimises the appearance of pores Softens lines Prevents and reduces blemishes and clogged pores Gentle formula , works without abrasives UK200006442”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingLactic acid, Cyclopentasiloxane + 7 moreWorks
“, Wrinkles are minimised and skin looks smoother. , Skin texture is smoother.”
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, lactic acid.
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: dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Retinol, Salix alba bark extract + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower oil, Retinol + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolysorbate 20~3.3–4.9%
Lactic acid~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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)
More about Lactic acidCyclopentasiloxane~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneGlycerin~1.8–2.7%
- 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 GlycerinDimethicone~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePeg-8 dimethicone~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can help create nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-8 dimethiconeXanthan gum~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCyclohexasiloxane~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneSalix alba bark extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractPhenoxyethanol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLens esculenta seed extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.75%
Hexylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolRosa damascena flower oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilRetinol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
More about RetinolHydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can help attract water the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extractHydrolyzed ceratonia siliqua seed extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citronellol~0.05–0.2%
Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Eugenol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Lactic acid, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Peg-8 dimethicone, Xanthan gum, Cyclohexasiloxane, Salix alba bark extract, Phenoxyethanol, Lens esculenta seed extract, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Rosa damascena flower oil, Retinol, Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, Hydrolyzed ceratonia siliqua seed extract, Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol
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| Sarah ChapmanOvernight Exfoliating BoosterYOUR PRODUCT | Sarah Chapman LondonSerum & Treatment Skinesis Overnight Exfoliating Booster | Shani Darden Skin CareRetinol Reform | Dr Dennis GrossAdvanced Retinol + Ferulic Texture Renewal Serum Packette | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 100% | 90% | 87% |
| Price | $88.50 | — | $75.00−$13.50 | $67.15−$21.35 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | — | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Sarah Chapman - Overnight Exfoliating Booster" is effective for: Anti-aging, Exfoliation, Evens skin tone and Anti-blemish
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product contains acids (lactic acid 2.70% - 4.00%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). Lactic acid is particularly good in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and improving the skin barrier.
- This product contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinol 0.10% - 0.35%. Retinoids are potent multitasking actives. They work to improve and prevent early signs of aging, reduce hyperpigmentation (age spots and post-acne marks), and prevent inflamed blemishes and clogged pores. The downside of Retinoids is that they can be irritating. If you are not already using a Retinoid in your routine, it is best to start slowly and apply the Retinoid product only a few times per week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase the frequency to daily.
- Humectants (lactic acid 2.70% - 4.00% and glycerin 1.80% - 2.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 15.39£ up to 82.00£ in the United Kingdom and from 64.00$ up to 88.50$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 6Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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