Works for
MoisturizingGluconolactone, Ulmus davidiana root extract + 3 moreWorks
“Ginger and Peppermint Extracts deliver cooling and refreshing hydration to keep skin hydrated with comforts.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, 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).
Evens skin toneSide benefit · GluconolactoneWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconolactone
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-agingSide benefit · GluconolactoneWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconolactone.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
ExfoliationSide benefit the brand mentions · GluconolactoneWorks well
“Embossed side of pad removes excessive sebum and dead skin cells while the soft plain side helps adjust skin texture for smooth, refined express.”
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: gluconolactone.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Gluconolactone, Anthemis nobilis flower oil + 6 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (gluconolactone) 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?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
1,2-hexanediol~8.8–10.8%
Dipropylene glycol~4.4–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGluconolactone~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GluconolactoneSpiraea ulmaria extract~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilJuniperus communis fruit extract~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Berry extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Juniperus communis fruit extractMelissa officinalis leaf extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractSaponaria officinalis root extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia officinalis leaf extract~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractViscum album leaf extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but solid research is lacking
More about Viscum album leaf extractOenothera biennis flower extract~0.55–0.8%
Pinus palustris leaf extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ulmus davidiana root extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
More about Ulmus davidiana root extractPueraria thunbergiana root extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractZingiber officinale root extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateHamamelis virginiana leaf water~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilMentha viridis leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
Rose flower oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Flower oil that is used as a fragrance
More about Rose flower oilGlycerin~0.2–0.35%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 glycolTromethamine~0.1–0.25%
Octyldodeceth-16~0.1–0.2%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.1–0.25%
- 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 caprylateEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, 1,2-hexanediol, Dipropylene glycol, Gluconolactone, Spiraea ulmaria extract, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Juniperus communis fruit extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Saponaria officinalis root extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Viscum album leaf extract, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Pinus palustris leaf extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Pueraria thunbergiana root extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Rose flower oil, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Tromethamine, Octyldodeceth-16, Glyceryl caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin
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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 SaemDerma Plan Green Trouble PadYOUR PRODUCT | Summer FridaysGentle Reset Daily Exfoliating Pads | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICDermalogy Wine Lift PHA Gauze Peeling | BeautyBioSwipe & Glow Peel Pads | |
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| Match | — | 68% | 66% | 66% |
| Price | — | $40.52 | $21.33 | $53.08 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Salicylic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"The Saem - Derma Plan Green Trouble Pad" is effective for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone and Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product contains acids (gluconolactone 3.10% - 3.80%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). PHAs (gluconolactone) especially are great for improving skin hydration. They might be even able to stimulate the production of skin's natural humectants and support the healthy skin microbiome.
- Humectants (glycerin 0.20% - 0.35%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 49.89CA$ in Canada and from 9.00$ up to 25.10$ in the United States.
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