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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
glycolic acid
0.45% -
0.7%
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
Anti-aging
glycolic acid
0.45% -
0.7%
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
ascorbic acid
0.7% -
1%
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
tocopherol
0.45% -
0.65%
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
Evens skin tone
glycolic acid
0.45% -
0.7%
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
ascorbic acid
0.7% -
1%
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
Moisturizing
glycerin
1.2% -
1.5%
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
sodium lactate
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
cetearyl alcohol
5.8% -
7.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
glycolic acid
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Exfoliation | |
Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
propylene glycol
3.9% -
4.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
actinidia chinensis fruit extract
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
5.8% -
7.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
decyl oleate
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
glycolic acid
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
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
tocopherol
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing
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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Potential irritants
propylene glycol
3.9% -
4.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
actinidia chinensis fruit extract
1% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
5.8% -
7.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
decyl oleate
3.2% -
3.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
All ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
5.8% -
7.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
propylene glycol
3.9% -
4.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Propylene glycol, Decyl oleate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glyceryl stearate, Hydrated silica, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Ascorbic acid, Bht, Fragaria vesca fruit extract, Glycolic acid, Tocopherol, Alcohol, Benzoic acid, Disodium phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides citrate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium phosphate, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium lactate, Sodium sulfate, Sorbic acid, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Xanthan gum, Ci 77891, Ci 16255
Sources
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Photoprotective and antiinflammatory effects of topical glycolic acid
- Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current review