YISE Beauty Your Favorite Ex Refillable Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid & Ectoin
Works for
Evens skin toneGlycolic acid, Gluconolactone + 1 moreWorks well
“Gluconolactone: Dissolves dead skin cells and visibly improves overall skin tone.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: gluconolactone, glycolic acid
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: vitis vinifera juice extract.
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.
ExfoliationGlycolic acid, Gluconolactone + 1 moreWorks well
“Your Favorite Ex Refillable Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid & Ectoin”
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: gluconolactone, glycolic acid.
MoisturizingPyrus malus fruit extract ~0.1–0.35%Under-dosed
“Ectoin: Hydrates, soothes, and nourishes skin while improving the skin barrier overall.”
Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Glycolic acid, GluconolactoneWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains gluconolactone, glycolic acid.
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, Prunus persica 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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi peel extract, Citrus limon peel extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycolic acid~5.2–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidGluconolactone~3.7–5.5%
- 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 GluconolactonePropanediol~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPentylene glycol~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolEthoxydiglycol~1.5–2.3%
Sodium hydroxide~1.3–2%
Ectoin~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinVitis vinifera juice extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Contains AHAs that exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin due to the sugar content
More about Vitis vinifera juice extractSodium polyglutamate~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Passiflora edulis fruit extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mangifera indica fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin
More about Mangifera indica fruit extractPrunus persica fruit extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Prunus persica fruit extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractCitrus paradisi peel extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cucumis melo fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Cucumis melo fruit extractCitrus limon peel extract~0.1–0.35%
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractCitrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.05–0.2%
Rosa damascena flower extract~0.05–0.15%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateSorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Used as a cleansing agent
More about Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymerIngredient list view
Water, Glycolic acid, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, Pentylene glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Sodium hydroxide, Ectoin, Vitis vinifera juice extract, Sodium polyglutamate, Passiflora edulis fruit extract, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Prunus persica fruit extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Citrus paradisi peel extract, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Rosa damascena flower extract, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer
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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.
| YISE BeautyYour Favorite Ex Refillable Exfoliating Pads with Glycolic Acid & EctoinYOUR PRODUCT | No7Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum Activating Pads | Comfort ZoneSublime Skin Peel Pad | skintificAHA BHA PHA Exfoliating Pads | |
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| Match | — | 63% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | $75.00 | $20.62−$54.38 | $51.01−$23.99 | $18.90−$56.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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