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Morning Expert Multi-Acid Pads this works

this works - Morning Expert Multi-Acid Pads
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Key promises

Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

69 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Evens skin tone
  • Anti-blemish
  • Anti-oxidation
  • Exfoliation

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
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promise
What does the product description say?
"Anti-inflammatory ingredients Liquorice Root and Azelaic Acid helps to calm and reduce the appearance of blemishes, whilst Vitamin B3 visibly brightens the complexion."
From: Lookfantastic

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
niacinamide
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
azelaic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
dipotassium glycyrrhizate
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Morning Expert Multi-Acid Pads"
From product name

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
azelaic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
niacinamide
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"The biodegradable cotton pads are saturated in a blend of naturally-occuring fruit-derived AHAs, which perform a gently chemical exfoliation to remove pore-clogging dead skin to reveal a smooth and renewed complexion."
From: Lookfantastic

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Ingredients may be helpful, but are not the most effective, well studied, or used in a sufficient concentration
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
azelaic acid
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy

Anti-oxidation

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WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
azelaic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
hamamelis virginiana water
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 aqua (water Plain old water
2 niacinamide Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture
3 hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
4 peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Helps oil and water mix together
5 vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry) fruit extract A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
6 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
7 benzyl alcohol A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
8 saccharum officinarum (sugar cane) extract Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
9 aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder 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
10 dipotassium glycyrrhizate A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
11 panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
12 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
13 citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
14 citrus limon (lemon) fruit extract Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
15 parfum (fragrance An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
16 azelaic acid Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
17 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
18 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
19 acer saccharum (sugar maple) extract Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
20 dehydroacetic acid A preservative
21 linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating
22 ethylhexylglycerin A preservative
23 sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH
24 limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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Scientific Sources

  • Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
  • Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
  • Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmetics
  • Lonicera caerulea and Vaccinium myrtillus fruit polyphenols protect HaCaT keratinocytes against UVB-induced phototoxic stress and DNA damage
  • Ameliorating effect of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on an IL-4- and IL-13-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin-equivalent model
  • Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhetinyl Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Glycyrrhizate, Trisodium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, and Potassium Glycyrrhizinate.
  • Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
  • Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
  • Safety Assessment of Citrus Fruit-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
  • Photosensitivity in children: An approach to diagnosis and management
  • Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
  • Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
  • Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
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