Works for
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“MELA Unifying Exfoliating Bar”
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · GlycerinWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Sodium olivate~26–39%
Sodium cocoate~10–15%
Water~4.6–6.9%
Sodium palmitate~3.5–5.3%
Sodium stearate~2.7–4%
Glycerin~1.9–2.8%
- 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 GlycerinParfum~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPrunus armeniaca seed powder~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Sodium olivate, Sodium cocoate, Water, Sodium palmitate, Sodium stearate, Glycerin, Parfum, Prunus armeniaca seed powder, Sodium chloride, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Sodium hydroxide
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| TopicremMELA Unifying Exfoliating BarYOUR PRODUCT | Maison Berthe GuilhemExfoliating Organic Fat Soap | AlphanovaSolide Face Scrub Verbena Fragrance Organic | GarnierPure Active Charcoal Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | — | $7.09 | — | $5.34 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | — | Jojoba Oil | Zinc Pca |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: OARS + ALPS Moisturizing Alps Bar SoapLe Comptoir du Bain Skin Care Soap The Luminous Face & Body Organic
Product summary
"Topicrem - MELA Unifying Exfoliating Bar" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 1.90% - 2.80%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 16.99$ in the United States and for 6.61£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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