Secret Key Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel — Efficacy 3.4/5.0, Safety 3.8/5.0 | DemythSkin
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Secret Key Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel
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Secret Key Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel

ExfoliantExfoliation
Efficacy
Basic
3.4 / 5.0
Safety
Mostly Safe
3.8 / 5.0
System Verdict
This is a gimmicky gommage peel that exfoliates mostly by cellulose pills and a trace of acids, not by any serious, well-formulated chemical exfoliation. Efficacy is modest because the formula relies on physical rubbing and low, unspecified levels of salicylic and lactic acid in a rinse-off gel, with no clear pH optimization or quantified active percentage, so you get light surface smoothing rather than a meaningful BHA/AHA treatment; the numerous botanical extracts and hydrolyzed collagen are largely marketing decoration rather than drivers of real exfoliating performance.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Salicylic Acid
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
Sodium HyaluronateCentella ExtractAloe Vera Leaf ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractGlycerin
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Cetrimonium ChlorideCelluloseProplene Glycol2-hexandiolCentella Asiatica ExtractPerfume
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit ExtractPapaya ExtractPasqueflower ExtractRice ExtractCarica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit ExtractBroccolie ExtractHollyhock ExtractHydrolized CollagenPortulaca ExtractChamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) ExtractUsnea Barbata (Lichen) ExtractBrown Algae ExtractPulsatilla Koreana ExtractLemon ExtractHydrolyzed CollagenUsnea ExtractAlthaea Rosea Flower ExtractOryza Sativa (Rice) ExtractHamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) ExtractPortulaca Oleracea ExtractBrassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) ExtractWitch Hazel ExtractCamomile ExtractAlgae Extract
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
FragranceCitrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
What Each Ingredient Does
Cetrimonium Chloride
cationic surfactant / conditioning
Cellulose
physical gommage exfoliant fibers
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
botanical extract, soothing
Carbomer
gel thickener
Polysorbate 80
emulsifier / solubilizer
Sodium Hyaluronate
humectant for hydration
Water
solvent base
Papaya Extract
enzymatic exfoliant source
Pasqueflower Extract
botanical extract, soothing
Propylene Glycol
humectant / solvent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
green tea water, antioxidant
Rice Extract
botanical extract, smoothing
Proplene Glycol
humectant / solvent (misspelled)
Centella Extract
botanical extract, soothing
Salicylic Acid
keratolytic exfoliant (BHA)
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
enzymatic exfoliant source
Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
soothing botanical extract
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
soothing botanical extract
Broccolie Extract
botanical extract, antioxidant (misspelled)
Hollyhock Extract
botanical extract, soothing
Fragrance
added scent
Hydrolized Collagen
film-forming protein (misspelled)
Portulaca Extract
botanical extract, soothing
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract
soothing botanical extract
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Dry skin after washing and apply a moderate amount avoiding the eye area and lips. Massage for about 30 seconds and rinse away dead skin cells. Use 1-2 times a week. Adjust frequency of use depending on skin type. Major Ingredients Cetrimonium Chloride, Cellulose, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Carbomer, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Hyaluronate, Water, Papaya Extract, Pasqueflower Extract, Propylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Rice Extract, Proplene Glycol, Centella Extract, Salicylic Acid, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Aloe Vera Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Broccolie Extract, Hollyhock Extract, Fragrance, Hydrolized Collagen, Portulaca Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract, 2-hexandiol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Brown Algae Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, 1, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Lemon Extract, Green Tea Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Usnea Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Sparkling Water, Lemon Water, Glycerin, Purified Water, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Lactic Acid, Perfume, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Witch Hazel Extract, Camomile Extract, Disodium EDTA, Algae Extract This list of ingredients represents all options or variants of this product. Actual ingredients in a given product option may vary from this list. Ingredients subject to change at manufacturer&

Frequently Asked

Is Secret Key Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel worth it?

Secret Key Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel scores 3.4 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Basic) and 3.8 out of 5.0 for safety (Mostly Safe) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. This is a gimmicky gommage peel that exfoliates mostly by cellulose pills and a trace of acids, not by any serious, well-formulated chemical exfoliation. Efficacy is modest because the formula relies on physical rubbing

What are the key active ingredients in Secret Key Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel?

Secret Key Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel contains these gold-standard actives with strong clinical evidence: Salicylic Acid.

Does Secret Key Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin flags these ingredients in Secret Key Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel as potential irritants: Fragrance, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract. This product does contain fragrance.

How is Secret Key Lemon Sparkling Peeling Gel scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-08-31. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.