The Perfect V VV Cream Gentle Exfoliator
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“VV Cream Gentle Exfoliator”
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: salicylic acid.
MoisturizingCetearyl alcohol, Hydrogenated jojoba oil + 12 moreWorks
“Sweet Almond Oil, Vitamin E and Organic Cocoa Butter moisturize and condition the skin”
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:
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: hydrogenated jojoba oil, theobroma cacao seed butter.
Evens skin toneSalicylic acidNot delivered
“Jojoba Oil enhances skin’s restorative properties – aids in cell renewal and helps to heal post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation”
This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.
Anti-agingPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil, TocopherolNot delivered
“Bilberry provides an anti-aging and conditioning treatment”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-blemishSide benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acidWorks well
“Natural fruit acids (AHA) and Salicylic Acid gently exfoliate the V area to help prevent bumps and ingrown hairs.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extractMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cetearyl alcohol~6.2–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholHydrogenated jojoba oil~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated jojoba oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilGlyceryl stearate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateTheobroma cacao seed butter~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterGlycerin~1.8–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinCoco-caprylate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateGlyceryl stearate se~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seCetearyl glucoside~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractRosa canina fruit oil~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilBenzyl alcohol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateOctyldodecyl myristate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Octyldodecyl myristateSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateXanthan gum~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSaccharum officinarum extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractCapparis spinosa fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractSalicylic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- 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)
More about Salicylic acidHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilSodium phytate~0.25–0.45%
Acer saccharum extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractRubus chamaemorus fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractCitric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidRosa canina fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractSambucus nigra flower extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra flower extractVaccinium vitis-idaea leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbic acid~0.1–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Glyceryl stearate, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl glucoside, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Rosa canina fruit oil, Benzyl alcohol, Potassium sorbate, Glyceryl caprylate, Octyldodecyl myristate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum, Saccharum officinarum extract, Capparis spinosa fruit extract, Tocopherol, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Salicylic acid, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Sodium phytate, Acer saccharum extract, Rubus chamaemorus fruit extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Citric acid, Rosa canina fruit extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Vaccinium vitis-idaea leaf extract, Sorbic acid, Sodium benzoate
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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 Perfect VVV Cream Gentle ExfoliatorYOUR PRODUCT | DIMEWhipped Body Exfoliator | FollainRESURFACING BODY SCRUB: Purify + Polish | SaltairKP Body Smoother Exfoliating Milk | Saltair | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 80% | 78% | 76% |
| Price | — | $26.00 | — | $22.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Glycolic Acid | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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