NEOGEN
Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Lemon
face neck exfoliator
NEOGEN
face neck exfoliator
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Take the skin testReap the benefits of physical and chemical exfoliation in one gentle yet hard-working product. These 30 single-use exfoliating pads use a powerful combination of chemical exfoliants—including lactic acid, glycolic acid, and lemon, orange, and papaya extracts—to clear clogged pores while simultaneously harnessing the power of natural vitamin C to help fade acne scars and even out the skin tone.
Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Lemon is a lightweight exfoliator from NEOGEN. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration. The ingredient list runs to 36 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Ethylhexylglycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
It is a chemical (organic-filter) sunscreen, using Benzophenone-5. Between them those filters cover UVB and UVA II. They stop short of UVA I (340–400 nm), the deepest ageing wavelengths, so this is not a broad-spectrum filter system by the strictest reading. Every filter in the formula is photostable, so its protection does not fall away over the first hour in the sun — reapplication is still about sweat, water and rubbing rather than degradation.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. A few ingredients carry irritation flags, so reactive skin should patch test before using it on the whole face.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free, oil-free and no animal-derived ingredients. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, essential oils and drying alcohol, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
Use it in the evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Start at once or twice a week and build up only if skin stays comfortable. Wear sunscreen the next morning — fresh exfoliation raises UV sensitivity. It carries UV filters, so it belongs in your morning routine.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Chemical (organic) filter system · does not reach UVA I
The sodium salt of sulisobenzone; water-soluble and typically used at low levels.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycine Soja Seed is an extract of the Soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Artemisia Absinthium Extract is an extract of the whole herb of the Wormwort, Artemisia absinthium L., Compositae
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Benzenesulfonic acid, 5-benzoyl-4-hydroxy-2-methoxy-, monosodium salt
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
Every filter in this formula is photostable
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Parfum
Cymbopogon Citratus Extract
Alcohol Denat.
CI 19140, CI 17200
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Exfoliate" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 36 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Dissolves and carries everything else
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Forms a film that slows water loss
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Changes how the product smells or looks
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Lemon, Citrus limon (L.), Rutaceae
5th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
6th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
7th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Alcohol Denat. is ethyl alcohol that is denatured with one or more denaturing agents in accordance with the national legislation of each European Community (EU) country.
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Oxirane, methyl-, polymer with oxirane
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Balmint, Melissa officinalis L., Labiatae
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cymbopogon Citratus Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Lemon Grass, Cymbopogon citratus, Poaceae
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract is an extract of the peel of the Mandarin orange, Satsuma, Citrus unshiu, Rutaceae
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Sweet Orange, Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis L., Rutaceae
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Papaya, Carica papaya L., Caricaceae
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Tricholoma Matsutake Extract is an extract of the Mushroom, Tricholoma Matsutake
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract is an extract of Cordyceps sinensis
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Grapefruit, Citrus paradisi, Rutaceae
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pisum Sativum Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Pea, Pisum sativum L., Leguminosae
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycine Soja Seed is an extract of the Soybean, Glycine soja, Leguminosae
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Vitis Vinifera Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Grape, Vitis Vinifera L., Vitaceae
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Saururus Chinensis Leaf/Root Extract is the extract of the leaves and roots of Saururus chinensis, Saururaceae
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Arnica Montana Flower Extract is an extract of the dried flower heads of the arnica, Arnica montana L., Asteraceae
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Artemisia Absinthium Extract is an extract of the whole herb of the Wormwort, Artemisia absinthium L., Compositae
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Broussonetia Kazinoki Bark Extract is the extract of the bark of Broussonetia kazinoki, Moraceae
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Coptis Chinensis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Coptis chinensis, Ranunculaceae
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Benzenesulfonic acid, 5-benzoyl-4-hydroxy-2-methoxy-, monosodium salt
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulphophenyl)-4-(4-sulphophenylazo)pyrazole-3-carboxylate
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium 5-amino-4-hydroxy-3-(phenylazo)naphthalene-2,7-disulphonate
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
Products in the same category that share this formula's distinguishing ingredients.
NEOGEN
Shares 10 key ingredients with Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Lemon: Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Benzophenone-5, Sodium Hyaluronate
LA MER
Shares 8 key ingredients with Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Lemon: Water, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Dr. Althea
Shares 5 key ingredients with Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Lemon: Water, Butylene Glycol, Lactic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate
The Ordinary
Shares 5 key ingredients with Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Lemon: Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin
JUMISO
Shares 5 key ingredients with Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Lemon: Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate
Elizavecca
Shares 5 key ingredients with Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Lemon: Water, Glycerin, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, CITRUS LIMON FRUIT EXTRACT, PHENOXYETHANOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ALCOHOL DENAT., PEG/PPG-17/6 COPOLYMER, SODIUM HYALURONATE, MELISSA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT, CYMBOPOGON CITRATUS EXTRACT, CITRUS UNSHIU PEEL EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS FRUIT EXTRACT, CARICA PAPAYA FRUIT EXTRACT, TRICHOLOMA MATSUTAKE EXTRACT, CORDYCEPS SINENSIS EXTRACT, CITRUS PARADISI FRUIT EXTRACT, PISUM SATIVUM EXTRACT, GLYCINE SOJA SEED EXTRACT, VITIS VINIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT, SAURURUS CHINENSIS LEAF/ROOT EXTRACT, ARNICA MONTANA FLOWER EXTRACT, ARTEMISIA ABSINTHIUM EXTRACT, BROUSSONETIA KAZINOKI BARK EXTRACT, COPTIS CHINENSIS ROOT EXTRACT, PEG-60 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, CARBOMER, TARTARIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, TROMETHAMINE, DISODIUM EDTA, BENZOPHENONE-5, CI 19140, CI 17200, PARFUM.
SODIUM HYALURONATE, TARTARIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID, LACTIC ACID.
After cleansing, slip your fingers into the sleeve of the gauze peeling pad so that the criss-crossed gauze side is facing down. Use gentle, circular motions all over a dry face and neck, working your way up to your forehead. Next, rotate the pad so that the gauze side is facing up and the soft, quilted side is facing down. Swipe the softer side across the face to pick up the remaining debris. Throw away pad. Rinse with lukewarm water. Follow with the remaining steps of your skin care routine. Use twice a week or as needed.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.
No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
No — it contains Parfum.
Yes — it contains Alcohol Denat..
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Cymbopogon Citratus Extract.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it in the evening, after cleansing, before serums.
It lists 36 ingredients, of which 5 are recorded as actives.
NEOGEN.
It filters UV with Benzophenone-5 (benzophenone-5).
Not in the strictest sense. Its filters stop short of UVA I (340–400 nm), the deepest ageing wavelengths.
Unlikely. It filters with organic (chemical) filters only, which dissolve into the formula rather than sitting on the surface, so they do not leave a white cast.
It contains none of the filters named in the Hawaii and Key West reef legislation (oxybenzone and octinoxate). "Reef safe" is not a regulated term, so treat that as a fact about the filter list rather than a certification.
Yes. Let it set for a couple of minutes before foundation so it does not pill, and reapply over makeup with a stick or powder rather than rubbing more in.
Every two hours of sun exposure, and immediately after swimming, sweating heavily or towelling off.
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