The Saem Cell Renew Bio Micro Peel Intense Gel
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Xylitol ingredients and Sprout Complex soothe and moisturize skin leaving it feeling comfortable after peeling. How to use 1.”
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:
anhydroxylitol, arginine.
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: arginine, caprylyl glycol.
Anti-aging1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Brand from South Korea The Saem. Benefits Targets aged skin cells and impurities with Smart Targeting Peeling System creating a more youthful complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Exfoliation2 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“Cell Renew Bio Micro Peel Intense 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cellulose~5.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseButylene glycol~4.2–5.2%
- 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 glycolBambusa arundinacea stem powder~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Abrasive ingredient used for physical exfoliation (scrubing)
More about Bambusa arundinacea stem powderPolyglyceryl-4 caprate~2.3–2.9%
Caprylyl glycol~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarbomer~1.7–2.1%
- 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 CarbomerEthylhexylglycerin~1.5–1.8%
Trehalose~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseTromethamine~0.95–1.2%
Protease~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.6–0.9%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideXylitylglucoside~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolSalix alba bark extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractXylitol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolSaccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
More about Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentHibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractGlycerin~0.35–0.6%
- 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 GlycerinGlucose~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseGluconolactone~0.25–0.45%
- 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 GluconolactoneBrassica oleracea italica extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Brassica oleracea italica extractBrassica oleracea capitata leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extractMedicago sativa extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Medicago sativa extractNicotinoyl dipeptide-23~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triticum vulgare germ extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance
More about Triticum vulgare germ extractRaphanus sativus seed extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brassica napus extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arginine~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about ArginineTropolone~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eryngium maritimum callus culture filtrate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cellulose, Butylene glycol, Bambusa arundinacea stem powder, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trehalose, Tromethamine, Protease, Disodium edta, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Salix alba bark extract, Xylitol, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Glycerin, Glucose, Gluconolactone, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract, Medicago sativa extract, Nicotinoyl dipeptide-23, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Raphanus sativus seed extract, Brassica napus extract, Arginine, Tropolone, Eryngium maritimum callus culture filtrate, 1,2-hexanediol
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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 SaemCell Renew Bio Micro Peel Intense GelYOUR PRODUCT | ThalgoSource Marine Hydrating Melting Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% |
| Price | $22.50 | $85.09+$62.59 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Urea |
| Irritancy | 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 24 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 2Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Hibiscus sabdariffa L. – A phytochemical and pharmacological reviewsciencedirect.com
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