STARSKIN Glowstar™ Foaming Peeling Perfection Puff
Works for
Anti-agingGlycolic acid, Hyaluronic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“Making youthful, radiant and glowing skin possible in an instant.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic 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.
ExfoliationGlycolic acid, Lactic acidWorks well
“Glowstar™ Foaming Peeling Perfection Puff”
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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Glycolic acid, Lactic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic 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 · Glycerin, Hyaluronic acid + 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Dmdm hydantoin + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~8.2–10%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetatePotassium cocoyl glycinate~4.4–5.4%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineCocamide dea~2.3–2.8%
Glycerin~2–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolLactic acid~1.4–1.7%
- 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~1.2–1.5%
- 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 acidLactobacillus/olive leaf ferment extract~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces/peppermint leaf ferment filtrate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/clover flower ferment extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hyaluronic acid~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidPolyglutamic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Polyglutamic acidApium graveolens extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- 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~0.4–0.65%
- 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~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brassica rapa leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.25–0.4%
- 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 extractArginine~0.15–0.3%
- 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 ArginineCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderDmdm hydantoin~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
More about Dmdm hydantoinLimonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cocamide dea, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Lactic acid, Glycolic acid, Lactobacillus/olive leaf ferment extract, Saccharomyces/peppermint leaf ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus/clover flower ferment extract, Hyaluronic acid, 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, Arginine, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Dmdm hydantoin, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| STARSKINGlowstar™ Foaming Peeling Perfection PuffYOUR PRODUCT | Wish FormulaBubble Bubble Chef Cushion: Peeling Pad 1pc + Peeling Base X 4 | SkinnNon-Negotiables Multi-Acid Resurfacing Pads | Youth To The PeopleKombucha + 10% AHA Liquid Exfoliant with Lactic Acid and Glycolic Acid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 54% | 54% |
| Price | — | $18.70 | $40.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | Salicylic Acid | Betaine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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More alternatives: Comfort Zone Sublime Skin Peel Pads x 28Herbivore Milky Way Sérum Exfoliant 10% Acide Lactique
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4
- 5Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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