The ORCHID Skin Orchid Flower Apple Soft Peeling Gel
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Centella asiatica extract + 6 moreWorks well
“It also replenishes long-lasting moisture to skin with the help of Aloe Vera Leaf Extract and Baobob Fruit Extract.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": panthenol, butylene 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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
ExfoliationGluconolactone ~0.1–0.5%, below the ~1% it needsUnder-dosed
“Orchid Flower Apple Soft Peeling Gel”
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 toneGluconolactone ~0.1–0.5%, below the ~1% it needsUnder-dosed
“Multi-purpose as it can also be applied to body to reveal brightened skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-agingSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 1 moreMay help
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Centella asiatica extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract + 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~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseDipropylene glycol~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolButylene glycol~2.6–3.9%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~1.2–1.8%
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilTromethamine~1.4–2.2%
Carbomer~1.3–1.9%
- 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 CarbomerChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerParfum~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.35–0.75%
Polyquaternium-51~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Panthenol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- 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 extractGluconolactone~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about GluconolactoneOryza sativa hull powder~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractAlbumen extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Adansonia digitata seed extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCentella asiatica extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractHamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractMentha piperita leaf extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Cellulose, Dipropylene glycol, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Parfum, Disodium edta, Polyquaternium-51, Panthenol, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Gluconolactone, Oryza sativa hull powder, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Albumen extract, Adansonia digitata seed extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| The ORCHID SkinOrchid Flower Apple Soft Peeling GelYOUR PRODUCT | ChrismaBrightening Peeling Gel | REVOLUTION SKINCAREPineapple Enzyme Glow Gommage Peel | FRUDIAAvocado Enzyme Relief Peeling Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 65% | 62% |
| Price | — | $14.50 | $7.51 | $12.88 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Allantoin | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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