Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Cleansing Clay
Source: From product name
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl laurate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroamphoacetate, sodium lauroyl lactylate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
ACURE Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Cleansing Clay revives dull skin with charcoal, volcanic lava ash, and lemon, leaving behind an ultra-smooth finish.
Source: Ulta
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.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Key Actives
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
Helps water and oil mix together
Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
Potential irritants
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
All ingredients
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium lauroamphoacetate, Kaolin, Sodium pca, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Citrus limon peel, Volcanic ash, Water, Glyceryl laurate, Charcoal powder, Olea europaea fruit oil, Cellulose gum, Carrageenan, Titanium dioxide, Stearic acid, Sodium levulinate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Cupressus sempervirens leaf/nut/stem oil, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Jasminum officinale oil
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