The Face Shop Smart Peeling White Jewel Versus Mamonde Aqua Peel Peeling Gel
Updated on November 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe exfoliators. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
The Face Shop Smart Peeling White Jewel 18 ingredients
Mamonde Aqua Peel Peeling Gel 28 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The Face Shop Smart Peeling White Jewel 18 ingredients
Mamonde Aqua Peel Peeling Gel 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCellulose
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Betaine
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingAmethyst Powder
Abrasive
Pearl Powder
Tourmaline
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningCellulose
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
EmulsifyingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Trehalose
Humectant
Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Sucrose
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Indole Acetic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Cellulose, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum, Potassium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Trehalose, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Glycolic Acid, Sucrose, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Prunus Mume Flower Extract, Propanediol, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Indole Acetic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCellulose is the main component of plant cell walls. It is used as an emulsifier, absorbent, and texture enhancer.
This ingredient has many functions:
Fun fact: Cellulose is the most abundant form of organic polymer on Earth.
Learn more about CelluloseGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPotassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.
Sapnification is the process of creating fatty acid metal salts from triglycerides and a strong base. During this process, Potassium Hydroxide is used up and is not present in the final product.
Using high concentrations of Potassium Hydroxide have shown to irritate the skin.
Learn more about Potassium HydroxideWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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