Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Skinfix Resurface+ AHA/BHA Niacinamide Exfoliating Pads versus First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids .
Last updated on February 12, 2024. Published on November 06, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, 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, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
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Ingredient Info
Skinfix Resurface+ AHA/BHA Niacinamide Exfoliating Pads 23 ingredients
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids 20 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Skinfix Resurface+ AHA/BHA Niacinamide Exfoliating Pads 23 ingredients
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids 20 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Skinfix Resurface+ AHA/BHA Niacinamide Exfoliating Pads 23 ingredients
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids 20 ingredients
Water • Lactic Acid • Glycolic Acid • Salicylic Acid • Niacinamide • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Maltodextrin • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Panax Quinquefolius Root Extract • Papain • Bromelain • Citric Acid • Amylopectin • Dextrin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Hydroxide • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol • Propanediol • Polydextrose
Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Glycerin • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Lactic Acid • Glycolic Acid • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Polysorbate 20 • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Peel Extract • Hyaluronic Acid • Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract • EDTA • Tetrasodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin
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Ingredients Explained
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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!
Learn more about WaterSkinfix Resurface+ AHA/BHA Niacinamide Exfoliating Pads contains this as ingredient number 1.
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids contains this as ingredient number 1.
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:
Learn more about Lactic AcidSkinfix Resurface+ AHA/BHA Niacinamide Exfoliating Pads contains this as ingredient number 2.
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids contains this as ingredient number 5.
Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with research to back up its benefits. Its main role is to peel the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Glycolic Acid has shown to boost collage production, a protein that helps skin stay firm. Overall, Glycolic Acid helps with improving uneven tone, rough patches of skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage. It also increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When applying Glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging. The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidSkinfix Resurface+ AHA/BHA Niacinamide Exfoliating Pads contains this as ingredient number 3.
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract comes from the cucumber. Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.
Cucumbers are mostly made up of water (95%), and the other 5% is composed of: vitamin C, caffeic acid, fatty acids, amino acids, and other minerals.
Cucumbers have anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.
Vitamin C and Caffeic acid are potent antioxidants that may help with anti-aging. Antioxidants help neutralize free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA.
Cucumbers contain shikimate dehydrigenase, an enzyme shown to help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin. The amino acids help nourish our skin's natural acid mantle. Our acid mantle is formed from the mixing of sebum and sweat. This slightly acidic film acts as a barrier to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants.
Unless you have an allergy to cucumbers, it is generally a non-irritating ingredient.
Learn more about Cucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractSkinfix Resurface+ AHA/BHA Niacinamide Exfoliating Pads contains this as ingredient number 10.
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractSkinfix Resurface+ AHA/BHA Niacinamide Exfoliating Pads contains this as ingredient number 11.
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids contains this as ingredient number 12.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideSkinfix Resurface+ AHA/BHA Niacinamide Exfoliating Pads contains this as ingredient number 19.
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids contains this as ingredient number 9.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Skinfix Resurface+ AHA/BHA Niacinamide Exfoliating Pads contains this as ingredient number 21.
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids contains this as ingredient number 19.
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Skinfix Resurface+ AHA/BHA Niacinamide Exfoliating Pads 23 ingredients
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids 20 ingredients
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Skinfix Resurface+ AHA/BHA Niacinamide Exfoliating Pads 23 ingredients
First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids 20 ingredients
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