EADEM Cashmere Peel for dry skin
Fastfade Complex
Gluconolactone
Lactic Acid
Low
- LowDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A weak match for dry skin; the products alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate exfoliation due to gluconolactone and lactic acid, which can smooth texture but may strip natural oils from your dry skin. Panthenol and oat provide supportive hydration and soothing benefits, which are generally helpful but do not directly address your primary concern of dryness.
- The presence of multiple exfoliating acids like azelaic, tranexamic, and citric acids, while beneficial for texture, further contributes to the potential for dryness on your skin.
- The safety profile is good, with no harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like oat and panthenol, making it unlikely to cause irritation for your dry skin.
How to apply
- Use this exfoliant as part of your PM routine once a week, increasing slowly to twice a week if your dry skin tolerates it well. Always remember to apply SPF every morning to protect your newly smoothed skin.
- Apply the exfoliant after cleansing and toning, but always before your rich moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant into your skin and let it absorb for a minute. Avoid rubbing to prevent any irritation on flaky areas.
- Apply the product directly to dry clean skin to ensure the best possible tolerance for your dry type. This helps address flaky patches without causing extra stress.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a quick patch test before your very first use. Do not mix this with other strong acids or retinoids on the same night.
People Say
★4.9Overall rating based on 300+ reviewsCustomers frequently report deeply hydrated, plump, and glowing skin without experiencing the stinging or redness often associated with chemical exfoliants.
Highlights
Gentle and non-irritating Mostly Mentioned
- “Unlike others, there was absolutely no stinging or discomfort.”
- “No sweat using it multiple days per week and it always leaves my skin so smooth.”
- “Love that it's scent-free and gentle. It leaves my skin glowing and smooth without any irritation.”
Hydrating and moisturizing Often Mentioned
- “It actually seemed to add a layer of moisture, making my skin feel plump and healthy, not stripped.”
- “Eadem is very gentle and works while being hydrating.”
- “Amazing hydration that cleared my breakouts with zero redness.”
- “My skin does feel very hydrated and glowy.”
Improves skin texture Often Mentioned
- “It always leaves my skin so smooth and glowy.”
- “The glow up I've experienced is unreal.”
- “Skin felt smoother (but not stripped).”
- “It leaves my skin glowing and smooth without any irritation.”
Fades hyperpigmentation Sometimes Noted
- “They use lactic, tranexamic, and azelaic acids to exfoliate, target hyperpigmentation, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and acne scars.”
- “Some stubborn spots faded more quickly... But it's the acne scars that really impressed me.”
- “I've had some ice pick acne scars for 10 years... But last night, I looked in the mirror and couldn't see one.”
- “A standout product... for those seeking a gentle yet effective solution for hyperpigmentation.”
Lack of visible results Rarely Noted
- “I am on my second bottle of this however I really do not notice a difference in the brightening or eliminating any dark spots.”
- “After 2 weeks of using it 2x a week I haven't noticed anything too significantly different with my skin in terms of pore minimization.”
- “I'm not sure I have noticed a change in my skin at all, to be honest.”
Poor makeup removal Rarely Noted
- “I also don't think it does a great job of removing makeup.”
- “I tried this as the first step; I still had to go in with makeup remover.”
- “I double cleanse at night and tried this as the first step... still had to go in with micellar water.”
Too mild for some Rarely Noted
- “1970 is the stronger of the 3 if it's for your skin type. Eadem is very gentle...”
- “I wish it was more [effective]...”
- “I'm skeptical that an over the counter product could outperform prescriptions and chemical peels.”
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Questions and answers
Why is Eadem Cashmere Peel a weak match for dry skin?
This exfoliant treatment is a weak match because its multiple exfoliating acids may strip natural oils from your dry skin, and its soothing ingredients do not directly address your primary concern of dryness. An exfoliant treatment for dry skin needs soothing ingredients that provide significant hydration and support skin barrier health with ceramides, vitamin C, or niacinamide.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a poor fit for dry skin?
This exfoliant is a weak match because gluconolactone, lactic acid, azelaic acid, tranexamic acid, and citric acid may strip natural oils from your dry skin. An exfoliant treatment for dry skin needs ingredients that provide significant hydration, barrier support, and soothing benefits like ceramides, niacinamide, propolis, or peptides.
What does Fastfade Complex do for dry skin?
What does Gluconolactone do for dry skin?
Gluconolactone helps dry skin by keeping moisture locked in and reducing water loss while gently smoothing the surface. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation, making it comfortable for delicate and sensitive skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This treatment goes in your evening routine, starting at once a week to see how your skin responds. Because it contains multiple exfoliating acids that may strip natural oils from dry skin, a product of this type needs rich moisturizing ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, or squalane to keep the skin comfortable and hydrated.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
Using this exfoliant with retinol is not recommended for dry skin, as the multiple exfoliating acids may strip natural oils and cause excessive dryness. A product of this type needs gentle hydrating ingredients like panthenol and oat to help soothe and support skin barrier moisture.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
How often should I use it?
Start by using this exfoliant treatment once a week in your evening routine, as frequent exfoliating acids may strip natural oils from your dry skin. A product of this type needs richer hydrating and barrier-repairing ingredients to keep dry skin comfortable.
Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This exfoliant is unlikely to cause irritation for your dry skin because it has a good safety profile with soothing ingredients like oat and panthenol. However, the multiple acids in this product may strip natural oils and add to your dryness.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Topical dexpanthenol acts as a moisturizer, improves stratum corneum hydration, accelerates wound healing and epidermal regeneration, reduces erythema, and improves symptoms of skin irritation compared to vehicle or no pretreatment.
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002A new topical panthenol-containing emollient significantly improved transepidermal water loss reduction, stratum corneum hydration, and intercellular lipid lamellae length compared with control in healthy subjects without negatively impacting bacterial viability.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017A panthenol-enriched mask significantly decreased erythema and hyperpigmentation, increased sebum and stratum corneum moisture, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to a saline dressing in 60 subjects undergoing facial laser treatment.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025A topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin, and dexpanthenol significantly reduced postoperative pain, trismus, swelling, and analgesic consumption, while improving wound healing after third molar surgery compared to a placebo.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020Glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene showed no hindrance compared to adapalene monotherapy and provided benefits in reducing complications in 25 subjects with mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019Gluconolactone and tartaric acid significantly lower transepidermal water loss and erythema after sodium lauryl sulphate challenge compared to vehicle, untreated control, and glycolic acid in healthy subjects.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 1997Gluconolactone 14% solution significantly improved mild to moderate acne by reducing inflamed and non-inflamed lesions similarly to 5% benzoyl peroxide, but with fewer side-effects in 150 patients.
The Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 1992Application of a cream containing lactic acid 12% and pramoxine HCl 1% significantly improved skin dryness, hydration, and itch compared with a nontreated control in 24 women with a history of dry itchy skin.
Cutis, 2004Topical 12% ammonium lactate produced a significant sparing of epidermal and dermal atrophy induced by clobetasol propionate in human volunteers, without influencing the corticosteroid's bioavailability or antiinflammatory properties.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992A lactic acid/ceramide lotion significantly improved skin moisturization and desquamation compared to no treatment in women with dry, rough skin on the anterior shins.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020
Why other products fit dry skin better
A topical serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract improved skin color, elasticity, radiance, smoothness, scaliness, and wrinkles compared to the untreated contralateral side in fifty female volunteers.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Treatment with cross-linked hyaluronic acid-based microneedle patches combined with acetyl hexapeptide-8 or epidermal growth factor significantly improved wrinkles and skin hydration compared to the patch alone in Korean females over 29 days.
Annals of Dermatology, 2019
Ingredients
Fastfade Complex, Gluconolactone, Lactic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Tranexamic Acid, Citric Acid, Propanediol, Betaine, Oat, Panthenol
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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