Works for
ExfoliationLactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractNot delivered
“Exfoliator”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se + 3 moreWorks
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: vitis vinifera seed oil, cetyl esters.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Butylene glycol~22–34%
- 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 glycolSodium bicarbonate~5.9–8.8%
Magnesium oxide~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~3.5–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate se~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seCetyl esters~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften upper layer of the skin and can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl estersSilica~1.6–2.4%
Oleth-20~1.3–1.9%
Water~1–1.5%
Lactobacillus/pumpkin fruit ferment filtrate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme-based exfoliant
More about Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.45–1.05%
- 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 lauroyl lactylate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium lauroyl lactylateVitis vinifera seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilHydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLimonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.35%
Parfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Butylene glycol, Sodium bicarbonate, Magnesium oxide, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetyl esters, Silica, Oleth-20, Water, Lactobacillus/pumpkin fruit ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum
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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.
| SKKN by KimExfoliatorYOUR PRODUCT | MavalaSkin Vitality Beauty Enhancing Micro-Peel | MizonHoney Black Sugar Scrub | REVOLUTION SKINCAREVitamin C Glow Polishing Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | $23.75 | $12.03 | $10.69 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Persea Gratissima Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: The Body Shop Fresh Grape Seed ScrubBurt's Bees Burt's Beesreg; Peach and Willowbark Deep Pore Scrub
Product summary
"SKKN by Kim - Exfoliator" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.50% - 5.30%). 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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