Sephora Brightening Dual Facial Enzyme Exfoliator
Works for
ExfoliationLactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractNot delivered
“Brightening Dual Facial Enzyme Exfoliator”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · GlycerinWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Glycerin~22–33%
- 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 GlycerinWater~14–21%
Bambusa arundinacea stem extract~5.6–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme-based exfoliant
More about Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractLauryl glucoside~2.9–4.4%
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~1.8–2.7%
- 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 copolymerSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidXanthan gum~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.4–0.95%
- 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 filtrateSodium citrate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citratePolysorbate 60~0.1–0.5%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateIngredient list view
Glycerin, Water, Bambusa arundinacea stem extract, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Lauryl glucoside, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Sodium citrate, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan isostearate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| SephoraBrightening Dual Facial Enzyme ExfoliatorYOUR PRODUCT | NIODNon-Acid Acid Precursor 15% | Un Air dAntanAloe Vera Face Scrub Smoothie Twinpack | Goldfaden MDDoctor's Scrub Advanced Ruby Crystal Power Exfoliator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 32% | 31% |
| Price | — | $37.48 | — | $98.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Hexanoyl Dipeptide-3 Norleucine Acetate | Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract | Chondrus Crispus Extract |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Thalgo M-ceutic Intensive PeelObagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm
Product summary
"Sephora - Brightening Dual Facial Enzyme Exfoliator" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 22.00% - 33.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
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