Absolution La Creme Gommante - Gentle Cream Exfoliant
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingHelianthus annuus hybrid oil, Glycerin + 5 moreGood evidence
“Suitable for all skin types Details Contains natural skincare ingredients of Aloe Vera , hydrating and soothing for skin Witch Hazel , astringent and refreshing, it tones the skin, boosts microcirculation and helps to firm tissues.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, zinc pca.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus hybrid oil, glyceryl stearate.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“La Creme Gommante , Gentle Cream Exfoliant”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“It also acts on dark spots and has an instant energising effect.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 strong irritants: Alcohol, Citrus aurantium amara flower water + 12 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf water~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but data on its effectiveness is lacking. While the majority of the content is plain water, it can contain some goodies like vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf waterHelianthus annuus hybrid oil~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus hybrid oilGlycerin~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinGlyceryl stearate~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateDiatomaceous earth~2.8–4.2%
Bentonite~1.9–2.9%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis fruit extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholCitrus aurantium amara flower water~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower waterBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCorylus avellana seed oil~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateParfum~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAmaranthus caudatus seed extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa canina seed extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Levulinic acid~0.35–0.85%
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon peel oil~0.35–0.75%
Tocopherol~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractSodium levulinate~0.2–0.8%
Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilSaccharum officinarum extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Coriandrum sativum seed oil~0.35–0.75%
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractQuartz~0.3–0.75%
Zinc pca~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaAcer saccharum extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.65%
Limonene~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.45%
Citral~0.1–0.45%
Citronellol~0.1–0.4%
Geraniol~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf water, Helianthus annuus hybrid oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Diatomaceous earth, Bentonite, Prunus amygdalus dulcis fruit extract, Alcohol, Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Benzyl alcohol, Corylus avellana seed oil, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Parfum, Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, Rosa canina seed extract, Levulinic acid, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Tocopherol, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Sodium levulinate, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Saccharum officinarum extract, Dehydroacetic acid, Coriandrum sativum seed oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Quartz, Zinc pca, Acer saccharum extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Sodium hydroxide, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 4
- 5Hibiscus sabdariffa L. – A phytochemical and pharmacological reviewsciencedirect.com
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