Works for
ExfoliationLactobionic acid, Lactic acidWorks well
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: lactobionic acid.
CleansingCaprylyl/capryl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Our exfoliating conditioning gel allows you to go a little deeper with your cleansing ritual.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, cocamidopropyl betaine, glyceryl caprylate/caprate, sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Hexyl cinnamalMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium lactate~7.6–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~6.1–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideCocamidopropyl betaine~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium acrylates copolymer~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerQuillaja saponaria wood extract~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acacia senegal gum~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumXanthan gum~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGlyceryl caprylate/caprate~1.2–1.5%
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactic acid~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidLactobionic acid~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing a smoother, more even skin. PHAs tend to be gentler on the skin compared to AHAs (for example, glycolic acid). It also has hydrating properties and helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help calm down inflammation in skin and support restoration of the barrier function. It has an anti-oxidant effect as well. It can help reduce fine line, wrinkles and improve skin elasticity
More about Lactobionic acidLecithin~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinMalic acid~0.45–0.7%
Inulin~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinLauryl lactyl lactate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium lauroyl oat amino acids~0.3–0.55%
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.25%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.15%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholHexyl cinnamal~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium lactate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Quillaja saponaria wood extract, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Glyceryl caprylate/caprate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Lactic acid, Lactobionic acid, Lecithin, Malic acid, Inulin, Lauryl lactyl lactate, Parfum, Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Sodium hydroxide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium benzoate, Benzyl alcohol, Hexyl cinnamal
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| Trinny LondonBetter OffYOUR PRODUCT | PCA SKINFacial Wash | SimpleSmoothing Gel Cleanser with 5% AHA and Hyaluronic Acid | OlivalAmino Gel | |
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| Match | — | 39% | 39% | 37% |
| Price | — | $42.00 | $10.72 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 10 | 2 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Panthenol | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4Lactobionic acidmdedge.com
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