Effectiveness
69 /100Irritancy
HIGHIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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glycolic acid | HIGH | ||
lactic acid |
MEDIUM
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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glycolic acid | HIGH | ||
lactic acid | HIGH | ||
tartaric acid |
MEDIUM
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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glycolic acid | HIGH | ||
lactic acid | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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glycolic acid |
MEDIUM
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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hamamelis virginiana water | ||
citrus grandis peel oil | ||
sodium lactate |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | hamamelis virginiana water | A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating |
2 | aqua (water | Plain old water |
3 | citrus grandis peel oil | A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin |
4 | passiflora quadrangularis fruit extract | |
5 | glycerin | One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant |
6 | sodium lactate | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product |
7 | citrus medica limonum fruit extract | Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity |
8 | alcohol | Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties |
9 | algin | Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin |
10 | ananas sativas fruit extract | A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin |
11 | vitis vinifera fruit extract | A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds |
12 | dehydroacetic acid | A preservative |
13 | benzyl alcohol | A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating |
14 | chondrus crispus | Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency |
15 | carrageenan | Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation |
16 | xanthan gum | Used to create a thicker product consistency |
17 | potassium sorbate | A preservative |
18 | sodium bisulfite | |
19 | sorbic acid | A preservative |
20 | limonene | A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat |
21 | citral | A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant |
22 | linalool | A fragrance. Can be irritating |
23 | glycolic acid | 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 |
24 | lactic acid | 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 microbiom) |
25 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
26 | tartaric acid | An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels |