Symbiosis London Skincare Ultra Fine Balancing Sorbet Facial Cryo-Exfoliator
Works for
MoisturizingSodium hyaluronate, Propylene glycolWorks
“The Hyaluronic Acid in the solution works to penetrate deeply into the skin, intensely hydrate and instantly helps improve the appearance of imperfections, fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium hyaluronate, propylene glycol.
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).
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“The Hyaluronic Acid in the solution works to penetrate deeply into the skin, intensely hydrate and instantly helps improve the appearance of imperfections, fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“As a natural exfoliator which helps brighten the skin by removing dead skin cells, Papaya can also help with hyperpigmentation which can occur after breakouts, and aims to reduce scarring.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Ultra Fine Balancing Sorbet Facial Cryo-Exfoliator”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“As a natural exfoliator which helps brighten the skin by removing dead skin cells, Papaya can also help with hyperpigmentation which can occur after breakouts, and aims to reduce scarring.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cellulose acetate~5.6–8.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylene glycol~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCarbomer~2–2.9%
- 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 CarbomerTriethanolamine~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineParfum~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEthylhexylglycerin~1.1–1.6%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Limonene~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCi 18050~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ci 19140~0.1–0.35%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateIngredient list view
Water, Cellulose acetate, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Limonene, Sodium hyaluronate, Ci 18050, Carica papaya fruit extract, Ci 19140, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate
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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.
| Symbiosis London SkincareUltra Fine Balancing Sorbet Facial Cryo-ExfoliatorYOUR PRODUCT | MedicubeHypochlorous Acid Peel Shot | ElizaveccaSkinship Peeling Touch Gel | QMS MedicosmeticsActive Exfoliant 7 % Resurfacing Fluid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $20.71 | — | $90.56 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Glycolic Acid | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Symbiosis London - Ultra Fine Balancing Sorbet Facial Cryo-Exfoliator" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.40% - 0.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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