Starface Exfoliating Night Water Review

Starface Exfoliating Night Water
Review

Does Starface Exfoliating Night Water Work?

 
Starface Exfoliating Night Water 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
73.6
8.2
8.2
8.2
3.6
3.6
3.1
2.9
1.2
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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Water
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Malic Acid
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Myrtus Communis Extract
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Niacinamide
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Citric Acid
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Lactic Acid
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Propanediol
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Water
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Glycerin
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Gluconolactone
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Phytic Acid
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Allium Cepa (Onion) Bulb Extract
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Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
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Sodium Benzoate
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Glycolic Acid
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Acetic Acid
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Cochlearia Armoracia (Horseradish) Root Extract
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Calcium Gluconate
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Commiphora Myrrha Oil
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Rumex Acetosa Leaf Extract
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Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Extract
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Linalool
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Calcium Chloride
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Sulfur
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Sodium Chloride
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Limonene
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Potassium Iodide
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Zinc Chloride
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Citronellol
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Eugenol
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Geraniol
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %73.6
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.
Malic Acid
Est. %8.2
Function
Origin
Malic AcidA simple organic alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) commonly found in unripe fruits. It is more gentle of an exfoliant when compared to the famous and potent glycolic and lactic acids.
Myrtus Communis Extract
Est. %8.2
Function
Origin
Myrtus Communis Extract
Niacinamide
Est. %8.2
Function
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Niacinamide

Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient is a true superstar with confirmed moisturizing, anti-acne, hyperpigmentation, and antioxidant benefits. Two studies confirm its significant anti-wrinkle efficacy.

Citric Acid
Est. %3.6
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Lactic Acid
Est. %3.6
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.
Propanediol
Est. %3.1
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Water
Est. %2.9
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Water
Glycerin
Est. %1.2
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Gluconolactone
Est. %1
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.
Phytic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Phytic AcidPhytic acid is found in rice and is seen as a cousin of alpha-hydroxy acids. As a chelator, it can bind to certain metals that may cause discoloration in products or reduce the efficacy of other ingredients.
Allium Cepa (Onion) Bulb Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Allium Cepa (Onion) Bulb Extract
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark ExtractA potent, soothing extract from the bark of the white willow. It has potent anti-inflammatory effects due to its salicin content. Tannins from the willow bark extract have astringent effects and can aid in the skin’s healing process.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Glycolic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.

Acetic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acetic Acid
Cochlearia Armoracia (Horseradish) Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cochlearia Armoracia (Horseradish) Root Extract
Calcium Gluconate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Calcium GluconateA white crystalline powder that can act as a humectant when dissolved into water. It is also a chelating agent.
Commiphora Myrrha Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Commiphora Myrrha Oil
Rumex Acetosa Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rumex Acetosa Leaf Extract
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/Leaf ExtractAn antiseptic and fragrant thyme extract that consists mainly of thyme essential oil, flavonoids, terpenes, and organic acids. Thymol gives it a spicy, herbal scent.
Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Calcium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Calcium ChlorideA salt that can stabilize emulsions through thickening. It also serves as an astringent.
Sulfur
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
SulfurSulfur is a registered OTC drug ingredient that can be used to fight acne. As a keratolytic, it helps remove dead skin buildup.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
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Limonene

One of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.

Potassium Iodide
Est. %0.3
Function
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Potassium Iodide
Zinc Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
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Zinc Chloride
Citronellol
Est. %0.3
Function
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Citronellol

A fragrant compound found naturally in many essential oils (mainly lemongrass). It can have a lemon or a rose scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citronellol, or at least do a patch test before using it.

Eugenol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Eugenol

A fragrant liquid that can be found naturally in the essential oils derived from cloves, cinnamon, basil, and bay leaf. It has a spicy and warm scent. People with sensitive skin should consider doing a patch test first, as it is a potential irritant.

Geraniol
Est. %0.3
Function
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Geraniol

A fragrant, volatile, plant-based, liquid chemical that can be naturally found in many essential oils (specifically rose, palmarosa, citronella). It has a rose-like scent. It is a potential irritant and may cause an allergic reaction in some people.