Works for
ExfoliationPolylactic acidNot delivered
“A gentle daily exfoliator.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with polylactic acid, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Lemon Balm helps to calm and repair damaged skin, whilst Grapefruit Peel Extract infuses the skin with Vitamin C and Fruit Acids to gently buff away impurities and improve skin tone and texture.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 2 moreWorks
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, glyceryl caprylate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Limonene, Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Decyl glucoside~8.1–12.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideGlycerin~3.8–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinPolylactic acid~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as an abrasive ingredient for physical (mechanical) exfoliation
More about Polylactic acidLauryl glucoside~2.2–3.3%
Xanthan gum~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLimonene~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGlyceryl oleate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateParfum~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenethyl alcohol~0.55–1.3%
Coco-glucoside~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.85%
- 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 triglycerideCitric acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGlyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateMelissa officinalis leaf extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractCitrus grandis peel extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic irritating plant extract that can cause photosensitivity in skin
More about Citrus grandis peel extractIngredient list view
Water, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Polylactic acid, Lauryl glucoside, Xanthan gum, Limonene, Glyceryl oleate, Parfum, Phenethyl alcohol, Coco-glucoside, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Citric acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Citrus grandis peel extract
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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.
| Yes toGrapefruit Facial ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | Placentor VégétalUltra-Exfoliant Cream | Laboratoires de BiarritzRadiance Scrub Organic | AvedaBotanical Kinetics Radiant Skin Refiner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | $18.53 | $17.32 | $43.59 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Bisabolol | Caffeine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
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- 6Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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