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MoisturizingGlycerin, Butylene glycol + 4 moreWorks
“Fast-drying, invisible gel of hydrating Algae, pore-clearing BHA, pore-purifying Sage, Thyme, Eucalyptus and Peppermint essential oils, and a powerful measure of Australian Tea Tree oil quickly and visibly helps clear breakouts while forming an invisible film to "seal" skin from pollutants and makeup.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Sd alcohol 40-b, Alcohol + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sd alcohol 40-b~9.3–11.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about Sd alcohol 40-bAlcohol~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholGlycerin~3–3.6%
- 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 GlycerinPropanediol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolButylene glycol~1.9–2.3%
- 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 glycolXanthan gum~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLecithin~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSclerotium gum~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumPolyglyceryl-10 caprylate~0.7–1.05%
Pullulan~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateCaprylyl glycol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.7%
Hexylene glycol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolEucalyptus globulus oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilThymus vulgaris oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosa canina fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractSalvia officinalis oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractAvena sativa bran extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.15%
Lactic acid~0.05–0.1%
- 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 acidIngredient list view
Water, Sd alcohol 40-b, Alcohol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, Sclerotium gum, Polyglyceryl-10 caprylate, Pullulan, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Eucalyptus globulus oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Thymus vulgaris oil, Rosa canina fruit extract, Salvia officinalis oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Avena sativa bran extract, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Lactic acid
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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.
| Skin Resource.MDBHA Treatment GelYOUR PRODUCT | ZIIP BeautySilver Conductive Gel | innisfreeGreen Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum - Face Serum | COSRXGreen Tea Aqua Soothing Gel Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 44% | 43% |
| Price | — | $50.00 | $25.00 | $5.15 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Niacinamide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains 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 3 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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