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MoisturizingGlycerin, AlginWorks
“Hydrates and balances skin.”
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).
ExfoliationSEA SALTNot delivered
“True 4 in 1 action, this non-abrasive, botanical scrub gently removes dead cells, provides clarity for dull complexions, hydrates and balances the epidermis.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantifolia oil, Limonene + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylene glycol~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolGlycerin~3.4–5%
- 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 GlycerinAlgin~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginCeratonia siliqua gum~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistency
More about Ceratonia siliqua gumLamium album flower extract~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Borneol~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantifolia oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Peg-35 castor oil~0.9–1.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium chloride~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideMagnesium chloride~0.2–0.8%
Sodium sulfate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfateCalcium chloride~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chlorideLimonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Citral~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Algin, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Lamium album flower extract, Borneol, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Peg-35 castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium chloride, Magnesium chloride, Sodium sulfate, Calcium chloride, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
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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.
| Yon-Ka ParisGommage 305YOUR PRODUCT | QMS MedicosmeticsActive Exfoliant 7 % Resurfacing Fluid | SkincyclopediaCharcoal 5% AHA + PHA Complex | Seriøst Bedre HudAnsigtsgløden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $90.56 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Niacinamide | Azelaic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains 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 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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