South Beach Skin Solutions Gel for Sensitive Areas
Works for
0 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Evens skin toneGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateLimited evidence
“The world famous South Beach Gel is specifically formulated to help reduce the appearance of dark discolorations in the sensitive intimate areas including the bikini area, underarms, face, scars, burn marks & more.”
This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Glycerin, Saccharide isomerate + 1 moreGood evidence
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, saccharide isomerate.
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?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cetearyl ethylhexanoate~5.9–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateArctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract~4–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~2.8–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateSaccharide isomerate~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateCarbomer~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.85–1.25%
- 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 extractSodium hydroxide~0.45–1%
Polysorbate 20~0.15–0.65%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract, Glycerin, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Saccharide isomerate, Carbomer, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Sodium hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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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- 3Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studiesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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