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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Smoothing callouses and rough, cracked heels, the instant foot peeling treatment works to retexturise and refine for supple, baby-soft feet.
glycolic acid
3.3% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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
mandelic acid
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
salicylic acid
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Achieve silky-smooth feet in less than five minutes with Starskin’s Fab Feet Fast, a three-step at-home pedicure kit featuring an exfoliating mist and contoured file to remove dead skin, and a deeply nourishing and moisturising after-care cream.
malus domestica fruit extract
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
saccharum officinarum extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
arginine
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
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Anti-aging
glycolic acid
3.3% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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
glycine soja seed extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
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Evens skin tone
glycolic acid
3.3% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: 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
mandelic acid
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
glycine soja seed extract
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Exfoliation | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 6
Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
7.5% -
9.1%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
glycolic acid
3.3% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
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
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Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
7.5% -
9.1%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
glycolic acid
3.3% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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All ingredients
alcohol denat.
7.5% -
9.1%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
glycerin
4.5% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Glycolic acid, Urea, Potassium hydroxide, Salicylic acid, Unknown, Malus domestica fruit extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Gluconolactone, Hydroxyacetophenone, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Octyldodeceth-16, Limonene, Cream, Water, Urea, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Dipropylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Undecane, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Viola tricolor extract, Mandelic acid, Laminaria japonica extract, Arginine, Prunus serrulata flower extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Phellinus linteus extract, Cnidium officinale root extract, Coptis japonica root extract, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Tridecane, Aspalathus linearis leaf extract, Jasminum officinale flower water, Triticum vulgare seed extract, Oryza sativa extract, Phaseolus radiatus seed extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Glyceryl stearate, Zea mays kernel extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Acer saccharum extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sorbitan stearate, Arachidyl alcohol, Cetearyl olivate, Panthenol, Sorbitan olivate, Behenyl alcohol, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Carbomer, Arachidyl glucoside, Menthol, Disodium edta, Xanthan gum, Butylene glycol, Glucose, Tocopherol, Parfum, Chrysanthemum morifolium flower extract, Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Rheum palmatum root extract
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