Works for
ExfoliationGluconolactone, Capryloyl salicylic acidWorks well
“Delivers mild exfoliation, improved skin smoothness, and enhanced radiance.”
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: capryloyl salicylic acid, gluconolactone.
MoisturizingGluconolactone, Adenosine + 4 moreWorks
“PHA 15% offers a hydrating exfoliant that attracts moisture, LHA offers a gentle exfoliant with p H 5.5.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: squalane.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Gluconolactone, Capryloyl salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconolactone
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: capryloyl salicylic acid.
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-agingNot advertised by the brand · Gluconolactone, AdenosineWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine, 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.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Gluconolactone, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract + 3 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Gluconolactone~4.9–7.3%
- 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 GluconolactoneC9-12 alkane~3.7–5.6%
Propanediol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolButylene glycol~2–3%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.55–1.3%
Tromethamine~1.4–2%
Sodium hydroxide~1.2–1.8%
Sodium citrate~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCitric acid~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–1.05%
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
- 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 extractAdenosine~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineDisodium edta~0.2–0.75%
Saccharum officinarum extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractSqualane~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- 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~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractAcer saccharum extract~0.1–0.45%
- 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 extractDioscorea japonica root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Corchorus olitorius leaf extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera root extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hibiscus esculentus fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals. It can be irritating
More about Hibiscus esculentus fruit extractAngelica keiskei extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Capryloyl salicylic acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilIngredient list view
Water, Gluconolactone, C9-12 alkane, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Tromethamine, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Adenosine, Disodium edta, Saccharum officinarum extract, Squalane, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Acer saccharum extract, Dioscorea japonica root extract, Corchorus olitorius leaf extract, Nelumbo nucifera root extract, Hibiscus esculentus fruit extract, Angelica keiskei extract, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil
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| TIRTIRPHA 15% Serum 30mlYOUR PRODUCT | Some By MiAHA 10% Amino Peeling Ampoule | Kiehl'sHydro-Plumping Re-Texturizing Serum Concentrate | ISNTREEHyper Acid 4 AHA BHA PHA LHA 30 Serum 20ml | |
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| Match | — | 56% | 53% | 51% |
| Price | — | $16.79 | $70.27 | $16.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Dimethicone | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"TIRTIR - Buy TirTir PHA 15% Serum in Australia - Korean Skincare Online" is effective for: Exfoliation, Evens skin tone and Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Exfoliating acids (). In this concentration, they will have a noticeable exfoliating effect. They can also have an anti-aging effect and stimulate collagen production in a long-run. PHAs (gluconolactone 4.90% - 7.30%) in this product also work for improving skin hydration. They might be even able to stimulate the production of skin's natural humectants and support the healthy skin microbiome.
- Adenosine 0.30% - 0.75%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
Price
The product retails for 23.95A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
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