Urban Skin Rx Clear & Even Tone Clarifying Glycolic Pads

Urban Skin Rx Clear & Even Tone Clarifying Glycolic Pads

Review

Results you may expect from using Urban Skin Rx Clear & Even Tone Clarifying Glycolic Pads:

Urban Skin Rx Clear & Even Tone Clarifying Glycolic Pads 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
70
Water
7.5
Glycolic Acid
4
Sodium Hydroxide
3
Lactic Acid
2
Phytic Acid
1.5
Polysorbate 20
1.3
Salicylic Acid
1
Propanediol
0.3
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
0.3
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
0.3
Heterotheca Inuloides Flower Extract
0.3
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
0.3
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
0.3
Kojic Acid
0.3
Niacinamide
0.3
Arbutin
0.3
Glutathione
0.3
Azelaic Acid
0.3
Retinyl Palmitate
0.3
Maltodextrin
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Glycerin
0.3
Decyl Glucoside
0.3
Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate
0.3
Coco-Glucoside
0.3
Glyceryl Oleate
0.3
Ethylhexylglycerin
0.3
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Gluconic Acid
0.3
Sodium Benzoate
0.3
Potassium Sorbate
0.3
Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
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.
Glycolic Acid
Est. %7.5
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.

Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %4
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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.

Lactic Acid
Est. %3
Function
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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.
Phytic Acid
Est. %2
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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.
Polysorbate 20
Est. %1.5
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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.
Salicylic Acid
Est. %1.3
Function
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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.
Propanediol
Est. %1
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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.
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit ExtractA soothing extract obtained derived from the papaya fruit. It contains a skin softening and mildly exfoliating enzyme called papain, as well as various anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds that can assist in the wound healing process.
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower ExtractDerived from German chamomile flowers, this extract is especially known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing benefits. It contains two soothing compounds called chamazulene and bisabolol, as well as antioxidant flavonoids.
Heterotheca Inuloides Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
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Heterotheca Inuloides Flower ExtractDescription is coming soon
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
Est. %0.3
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Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Bark/Leaf/Twig ExtractHamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extract is an extract obtained from the leaves, twigs, and bark of Witch Hazel branches. The extract has antioxidant, astringent and soothing effects on your skin. Read about a very similar extract here: Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract.
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
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Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed OilA fatty oil extracted from the seeds of the castor bean plant with very unique fatty acid composition. It is used in skincare as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that leaves the skin feeling soft and silky after application.
Kojic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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Kojic AcidA bioactive compound isolated from various fungi or fermented products. It is one of the most common and potent anti-pigment and brightening ingredients, and has been successfully tested on humans.
Niacinamide
Est. %0.3
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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.

Arbutin
Est. %0.3
Function
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ArbutinOne of the few potent anti-pigment compounds found naturally in bearberry or cranberry leaves. When applied to the skin, this ingredient converts into hydroquinone, with tyrosinase inhibiting effects.
Glutathione
Est. %0.3
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GlutathioneA naturally occurring tripeptide that combats free radicals and acts as a reducing agent.
Azelaic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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Azelaic AcidA powerful dermatological ingredient that helps to treat acne and various pigmentation issues. It appears both in medicated creams and regular skincare. It reduces redness and inflammation but can be irritating in high concentrations.
Retinyl Palmitate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Retinyl PalmitateAn esterified form of retinol – it combines retinol and palmitic acid into one molecule. Retinyl palmitate is less irritating than retinol but also much less effective in its anti-aging and acne-reducing effects.
Maltodextrin
Est. %0.3
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MaltodextrinA formula helper manufactured from starch. It has a sweet flavor and is often used in rinse-off products to support their foaming structure. Maltodextrin is also used to stabilize emulsions and to absorb and bind other ingredients in the formula.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
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Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Glycerin
Est. %0.3
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Glycerin

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

Decyl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
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Decyl GlucosideA surfactant that can function as both a cleansing agent and emulsifier. As a cleansing agent, it is very mild on the skin. As an emulsifier, decyl glucoside will produce oil-in-water emulsions. It is naturally derived from vegetable oils and starch.
Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate
Est. %0.3
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Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/CaprateDescription is coming soon
Coco-Glucoside
Est. %0.3
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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.
Glyceryl Oleate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Glyceryl OleateA nonionic surfactant that can be used as an emulsifier, emulsion stabilizer, and thickener in both skin cleansers and leave-on skincare products.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
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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.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Est. %0.3
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Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateA licorice root derivative with powerful anti-inflammatory and soothing activities. It is often used as a flavoring agent in lip products.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
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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.
Gluconic Acid
Est. %0.3
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Gluconic AcidDescription is coming soon
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
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Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
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PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.