Works for
ExfoliationLactic acid, Glycolic acidWorks well
“Utilising innovative technology in skin exfoliation, the Perfection Puff lathers and gently lifts away dead skin cells and impurities, revealing a luminous, natural and soft complexion.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid, lactic acid.
Anti-agingLactic acid, Glycolic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“Fermentation technology eliminates traces of the dead skin cells, impurities and product build-up promoting smoother and brighter skin whilst also visibly reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: lactic acid.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneLactic acid, Glycolic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“A blend of natural Alpha Hydroxy Acids, and Carrot and Broccoli extracts create a rich lather that effectively and safely slough away dead skin, to help visibly reduce wrinkles and brighten skin tone.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid, lactic acid
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Lactic acid, Glycerin + 5 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:
arginine, glycerin.
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: arginine.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract + 3 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is some human evidence for this effect in skin, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best antioxidants.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Dmdm hydantoin, Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.8–10.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~5.1–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateLactic acid~3.1–3.8%
- 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 acidGlycolic acid~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about Glycolic acidGlycerin~2.1–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateDipropylene glycol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycol3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidMeteorite extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Castanea crenata shell extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chenopodium album flower extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plantago asiatica extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rehmannia glutinosa root extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/olive leaf ferment extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces/peppermint leaf ferment filtrate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/clover flower ferment extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePolyglutamic acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidApium graveolens extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extractOryza sativa extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractSolanum lycopersicum fruit/leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brassica rapa leaf extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractBrassica oleracea italica extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Brassica oleracea italica extract1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.3%
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 glycolArginine~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineDmdm hydantoin~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
More about Dmdm hydantoinParfum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitral~0.05–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Lactic acid, Glycolic acid, Glycerin, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Dipropylene glycol, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Meteorite extract, Castanea crenata shell extract, Chenopodium album flower extract, Plantago asiatica extract, Rehmannia glutinosa root extract, Lactobacillus/olive leaf ferment extract, Saccharomyces/peppermint leaf ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus/clover flower ferment extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Polyglutamic acid, Apium graveolens extract, Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract, Oryza sativa extract, Solanum lycopersicum fruit/leaf/stem extract, Brassica rapa leaf extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Arginine, Dmdm hydantoin, Parfum, Citral, Limonene
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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.
| STARSKINGlowstar Foaming Peeling PuffYOUR PRODUCT | Wish FormulaBubble Bubble Chef Cushion: Peeling Pad 1pc + Peeling Base X 4 | BABORREFINE RX AHA 10+ 10 Peeling Gel | MDOThe Exfoliant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 71% | 56% | 56% |
| Price | — | $18.70 | — | $34.92 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | — | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 3
- 4Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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