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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of I Dew Care Peel Lit Exfoliating Vitamin C Treatment Pads versus Skintific Glycolic Acid Daily Clarifying Toner .

Published on September 26, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA, niacinamide and PHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Exfoliator American Brand United States
Exfoliator Malaysian Brand Malaysia

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA (2)
PHA
Vitamin C
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (4)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (4)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA (2)
PHA
Niacinamide
Ceramides (5)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (7)
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Redness Reducing (7)
Reduces Irritation (6)
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (8)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (5)

Concerns

Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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I Dew Care Peel Lit Exfoliating Vitamin C Treatment Pads contains this as ingredient number 1.

Skintific Glycolic Acid Daily Clarifying Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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I Dew Care Peel Lit Exfoliating Vitamin C Treatment Pads contains this as ingredient number 3.

Skintific Glycolic Acid Daily Clarifying Toner contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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I Dew Care Peel Lit Exfoliating Vitamin C Treatment Pads contains this as ingredient number 7.

Skintific Glycolic Acid Daily Clarifying Toner contains this as ingredient number 25.

4
What it does: Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.

Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.

Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.

Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.

Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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I Dew Care Peel Lit Exfoliating Vitamin C Treatment Pads contains this as ingredient number 8.

Skintific Glycolic Acid Daily Clarifying Toner contains this as ingredient number 22.

5
What it does: Antioxidant
Community Rating: Liked

Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.

Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.

Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.

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I Dew Care Peel Lit Exfoliating Vitamin C Treatment Pads contains this as ingredient number 14.

Skintific Glycolic Acid Daily Clarifying Toner contains this as ingredient number 23.

6
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

I Dew Care Peel Lit Exfoliating Vitamin C Treatment Pads contains this as ingredient number 18.

Skintific Glycolic Acid Daily Clarifying Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

7
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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I Dew Care Peel Lit Exfoliating Vitamin C Treatment Pads contains this as ingredient number 20.

Skintific Glycolic Acid Daily Clarifying Toner contains this as ingredient number 12.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

I Dew Care Peel Lit Exfoliating Vitamin C Treatment Pads contains this as ingredient number 21.

Skintific Glycolic Acid Daily Clarifying Toner contains this as ingredient number 21.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

I Dew Care Peel Lit Exfoliating Vitamin C Treatment Pads contains this as ingredient number 22.

Skintific Glycolic Acid Daily Clarifying Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.

10
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.

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I Dew Care Peel Lit Exfoliating Vitamin C Treatment Pads contains this as ingredient number 26.

Skintific Glycolic Acid Daily Clarifying Toner contains this as ingredient number 24.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

62% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
19% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
59% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
10% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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