Too Cool For School Egg Pore Clear Pad
Works for
ExfoliationGluconolactone, Capryloyl salicylic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“A daily peeling toner pad that contains egg york extracts that takes care of the pores and smoothens skin texture.”
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.
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 12 moreWorks well
“Provides moisturizing effect and a refreshing feeling to the skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, anhydroxylitol.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Evens skin toneSide benefit · 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-agingSide benefit · Gluconolactone, TocopherolWorks 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Gluconolactone, TocopherolMay 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Menthyl lactate + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.8–8.8%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3.5–5.3%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~2–3%
Pentylene glycol~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolDiethoxyethyl succinate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients in the formulation
More about Diethoxyethyl succinateEgg yolk extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help moisturize the skin
More about Egg yolk extractAlbumen extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Allantoin~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinGluconolactone~0.55–1.25%
- 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 GluconolactonePanthenol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolXanthan gum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 lauratePolyglyceryl-10 myristate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Betula platyphylla japonica juice~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
Xylitylglucoside~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideTromethamine~0.15–0.55%
Anhydroxylitol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.1–0.5%
- 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 triglycerideXylitol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolDisodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Citric acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBiosaccharide gum-1~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlucose~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseMenthyl lactate~0.05–0.2%
Ethyl menthane carboxamide~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Methyl diisopropyl propionamide~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Capryloyl salicylic acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tocopherol~0.05–0.15%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Pentylene glycol, Diethoxyethyl succinate, Egg yolk extract, Albumen extract, Allantoin, Gluconolactone, Panthenol, Xanthan gum, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Betula platyphylla japonica juice, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xylitylglucoside, Tromethamine, Anhydroxylitol, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Xylitol, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Biosaccharide gum-1, Sodium hyaluronate, Glucose, Menthyl lactate, Ethyl menthane carboxamide, Methyl diisopropyl propionamide, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Tocopherol
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| Too Cool For SchoolEgg Pore Clear PadYOUR PRODUCT | S. NatureAqua Oasis Toner | the Torriden StoreBalanceful Cica Toner Pad | COSRXPoreless Pad 70 Pads | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | — | $17.95 | $22.40 | $33.66 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer | Madecassoside | Madecassic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Too Cool For School - Egg Pore Clear Pad" is effective for: Moisturizing and Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product contains acids (gluconolactone 0.55% - 1.25%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). PHAs (gluconolactone) especially are great for improving skin hydration. They might be even able to stimulate the production of skin's natural humectants and support the healthy skin microbiome.
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.40% - 0.95%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- In addition, this product contains Allantoin (0.85% - 1.25%). Allantoin is helpful in wound-healing and can help restore the skin barrier faster. It might also be able to improve scars, but the evidence is not very strong for this.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.25%, biosaccharide gum-1 0.05% - 0.30%, anhydroxylitol 0.10% - 0.50%, xylitylglucoside 0.15% - 0.60%, panthenol 0.40% - 0.95% and glycerin 3.50% - 5.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails at around 24.20$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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