Juice Beauty STEM CELLULAR Resurfacing Micro-Exfoliant

Juice Beauty STEM CELLULAR Resurfacing Micro-Exfoliant

Review

Does Juice Beauty STEM CELLULAR Resurfacing Micro-Exfoliant work?

Juice Beauty STEM CELLULAR Resurfacing Micro-Exfoliant is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

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Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
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0.3
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0.3
0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice
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Kaolin
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Glycerin
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Powder
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Bentonite
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
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Glyceryl Stearate
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Stearyl Alcohol
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Cetyl Esters
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Stearic Acid
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Powder
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
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Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Cell Extract
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Leaf Cell Extract
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Ascorbic Acid
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Ascorbyl Palmitate
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract
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Xanthan Gum
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Isomalt
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Caprylhydroxamic Acid
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Gluconolactone
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Litsea Cubeba Fruit Extract
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Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Bark Oil
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Ingredients explained

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %75
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Juice
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) JuiceA grape-derivative with numerous beneficial antioxidant, astringent, and exfoliating compounds.
Kaolin
Est. %4
Function
Origin
KaolinA type of mineral clay milled into a white, very fine powder. It is able to absorb sweat and oil, which then helps to keep the skin matte. The larger particles of kaolin are used in skin scrubs as an abrasive ingredient.
Glycerin
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Powder
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Powder
Bentonite
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
BentoniteA naturally occurring material that has a variety of functions. It is used as absorbent, since the bentonite can absorb oils produced by the skin and prevent a greasy appearance. It is also a great opacifier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Coco-Caprylate/CaprateA naturally-derived emollient ester. It is a blend of caprylates and caprates and, relative to other emollients, is lightweight and dry on the skin. As a result, coco-caprylate/caprate serves as a natural alternative to volatile silicones.
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl StearateAn emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
Stearyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Stearyl AlcoholA natural fatty alcohol that thickens, stabilizes, and keeps emulsions a bright white color. It has many uses, the main one being as an emulsifier. It also acts as an opacifying agent and emollient.
Cetyl Esters
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cetyl EstersA naturally-derived (coconut-based) or synthetically produced wax that provides body and soft smooth feel in a product.
Stearic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Stearic AcidA saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Powder
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Powder
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed OilAn emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil derived from grape seeds that are leftover after juicing or wine production. It contains linoleic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids, squalene, as well as phytosterols and various antioxidant compounds.
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture ExtractAn extract that comes from a certain apple cultivar. It is claimed to have superior properties over any other apple extracts and the patent holder claims that it has anti-wrinkle activity.
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Cell Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Cell ExtractA cell culture extract obtained from a red grape with claimed antioxidant, astringent, and photoprotective properties.
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Leaf Cell Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Leaf Cell Extract
Ascorbic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ascorbic Acid

Also known as vitamin C, this multi-benefit ingredient has proven anti-wrinkle, antioxidant, and anti-pigmentation efficacy. It degrades easily when exposed to air and light, so it requires proper packaging to maintain its stability.

Ascorbyl Palmitate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ascorbyl PalmitateA form of vitamin C derived from ascorbic acid and palmitic acid. It is more stable and less irritating than ascorbic acid. Unfortunately, Ascorbyl Palmitate lacks the studies to prove its anti-wrinkle efficacy.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) ExtractAn extract obtained from the whole German chamomile plant that contains nice-smelling chamazulene and bisabolol, as well as large amounts of soothing mucilage.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Isomalt
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
IsomaltIsomalt is a mixture of medium-sized sugars (a.k.a. oligosaccharides) that is prepared from sucrose by treatment with enzymes. In skincare products, it acts as a water-binding humectant ingredient that also serves as a bulking and anticaking agent. It has a mildly sweet taste.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylhydroxamic AcidA chelating agent used alongside preservatives in order to boost their antimicrobial activity.
Gluconolactone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
GluconolactoneA PHA derived from glucose. It has exfoliating and humectant properties and acts as a penetration enhancer for other ingredients. It has also been shown to assist in the treatment of acne and the prevention of photoaging.
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Extract
Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Bark Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Bark Oil