Laperas AHA/BHA Daily Cleansing Gel

Laperas AHA/BHA Daily Cleansing Gel

Review

Results you may expect from using Laperas AHA/BHA Daily Cleansing Gel:

Laperas AHA/BHA Daily Cleansing Gel 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.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
Water
6
Lauryl Glucoside
4
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
3
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
2
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
1.5
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
1.3
Glycerin
1
Coco-Glucoside
0.3
Sodium Lactate
0.3
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
0.3
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
0.3
Glycolic Acid
0.3
Lactic Acid
0.3
Polysorbate 20
0.3
Panthenol
0.3
Propylene Glycol
0.3
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
0.3
Salicylic Acid
0.3
Centella Asiatica Extract
0.3
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract
0.3
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
0.3
Allantoin
0.3
Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract
0.3
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract
0.3
Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Extract
0.3
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract
0.3
Ononis Spinosa Root Extract
0.3
Sodium Hydroxide
0.3
Fragrance
0.3
Tetrasodium EDTA
0.3
Magnesium Nitrate
0.3
Magnesium Chloride
0.3
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
0.3
Methylisothiazolinone
0.3
Benzyl Salicylate
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
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PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
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Sodium Lactate
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Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Lauryl Glucoside
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Lauryl GlucosideA natural nonionic surfactant, which means it acts as an effective cleansing ingredient. It can act alone as a cleanser or be paired with anionic surfactants to make them milder on the skin.
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateAn anionic surfactant alternative to sulfates with an excellent foaming profile.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mildly cleansing ingredient derived from coconut. It also produces the foam that tells us our soap is actually working to remove dirt and oils.
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Disodium Laureth SulfosuccinateA powerful surfactant with foaming and solubilizing abilities and potential for irritancy.
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

A clear, pale yellow, oil-like emollient manufactured synthetically from coconut oil and polyethylene glycol. It is also used as an emulsifying agent.

Glycerin
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Coco-Glucoside
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Coco-GlucosideA mild cleansing and foaming agent. It can be used on its own as a gentle cleanser in a skin cleansing product or can be combined with more powerful cleansing agents, called anionic surfactants, to make them milder on the skin.
Sodium Lactate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium LactateA sodium salt of lactic acid. Its main function is as a humectant but it can also serve as a pH adjuster. Additionally, sodium lactate can also be used as a chemical exfoliant due to its close chemical relation to lactic acid.
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl TaurateDescription is coming soon
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium Lauroyl Methyl IsethionateDescription is coming soon
Glycolic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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Glycolic Acid

The second most used AHA (after lactic acid) known for its potent exfoliating and smoothing effects. It increases skin cell turnover, which is beneficial for treating acne. When used in peels, glycolic acid has confirmed anti-wrinkle efficacy, though it is less effective in leave-on products like creams and serums.

Lactic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lactic AcidThe most popular AHA in skincare and less irritating than glycolic acid. It can be naturally found in sour milk. It is a humectant moisturizing, pH stabilizing, and gently exfoliating ingredient, able to soften dry, cracked, and peeling skin.
Polysorbate 20
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polysorbate 20A viscous, amber-colored liquid that functions as a solubilizer to disperse small amounts of oil into a large water phase. Polysorbate 20 is frequently used to solubilize fragrance oils into water-based emulsions.
Panthenol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PanthenolA popular soothing and moisturizing derivative of vitamin B5. Panthenol is particularly beneficial for dry, flaking, burned, or damaged skin. It is used to alleviate the symptoms of a rash, dermatitis, eczema, chapped lips, and sunburn.
Propylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Propylene GlycolA clear, thick, odorless liquid of synthetic origin. Its main function is to stabilize cosmetic products exposed to varying temperatures. It is also a moderately strong humectant with similar properties to glycerin.
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateA synthetic thickener often used in cleansing formulations. It can create very thick cleansing products while maintaining foaming ability.
Salicylic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salicylic AcidThis effective peeling and anti-inflammatory BHA is used as an anti-acne agent and works by breaking down the junctions between dead skin cells. This results in the peeling of dead skin and the unclogging of pores.
Centella Asiatica Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Centella Asiatica ExtractAn extract from the leaves of the Gotu kola. It is used in skincare for its antioxidant, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties. It increases the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid in the skin.
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf ExtractComing from witch hazel leaves, this potent astringent and anti-inflammatory extract contains a mixture of various tannins and flavonoids, as well as a small amount of essential oil with a mild, spicy aroma.
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf ExtractAn extract derived from sage leaves with toning and anti-inflammatory properties. It has a mild sage aroma due to the presence of sage essential oil.
Allantoin
Est. %0.3
Function
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AllantoinA fluffy, white powder that acts as a humectant due to its water-loving chemistry and as an exfoliant that helps to remove dead skin cells. It has also been shown to be very soothing to irritated and inflamed skin.
Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
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Juniperus Communis Fruit ExtractDescription is coming soon
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) ExtractDerived from thyme, this antioxidant, antiseptic and fragrant extract consists mainly of thyme essential oil (with its spicy herbal scent), flavonoids, terpenes, and organic acids.
Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
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Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed ExtractDescription is coming soon
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed ExtractAn extract obtained from flax seeds with emollient and moisturizing properties. It also contains antioxidant phenolics.
Ononis Spinosa Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Ononis Spinosa Root ExtractDescription is coming soon
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
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FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Tetrasodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
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Tetrasodium EDTAOne of the most common synthetic chelators. It can reduce the 'hardness' of water and so is often used in rinse-off products.
Magnesium Nitrate
Est. %0.3
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Magnesium NitrateDescription is coming soon
Magnesium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
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Magnesium ChlorideA chloride salt with a bitter taste and the ability to thicken water-in-oil emulsions.
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Est. %0.3
Function
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MethylchloroisothiazolinonePartners in crime, methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone are preservatives that usually come as a package deal. These preservatives are effective but have reports of irritation and are now used mostly in wash-off products where the contact time is lower.
Methylisothiazolinone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MethylisothiazolinoneA synthetic preservative often paired with methylchloroisothiazolinone. It has been reported to cause some irritation, which is why it is mostly used in wash-off products.
Benzyl Salicylate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Benzyl SalicylateA fragrance ingredient with a sweet, floral, and slightly balsamic scent. It is one of the twenty-six fragrances that are considered allergens according to the International Fragrance Association (IFRA), and so its use is restricted.