Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-oxidation
- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (punica granatum extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
Moisturizing
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium pca.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
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
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Incredibly Clear Charcoal Lemonade Facial Scrub
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? |
|---|---|
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 0/100.
Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
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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
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
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
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
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 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 thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
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
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
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
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Glycerin, Sodium lauroamphoacetate, Kaolin, Sodium pca, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Citrus limon peel powder, Microcrystalline cellulose, Glyceryl laurate, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Charcoal powder, Cellulose gum, Carrageenan, Water, Olea europaea fruit oil, Titanium dioxide, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Punica granatum extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Sodium levulinate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid
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