Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Resurfacing Glycolic & Unicorn Root Cleanser
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 (decyl glucoside, disodium coco-glucoside citrate, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl oleate, glyceryl stearate se, sodium cocoyl isethionate, 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Resurfacing Glycolic & Unicorn Root Cleanser
Source: From product name
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Key Actives
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
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
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
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 soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps water and oil mix together
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
Potential irritants
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
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
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
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 might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
Comedogenic ingredients
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
All ingredients
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
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 might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence 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
Plant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Glyceryl stearate se, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Decyl glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Glycerin, Phenethyl alcohol, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Disodium coco-glucoside citrate, Sclerotium gum, Glyceryl caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Jojoba esters, Lactic acid, Glycolic acid, Amethyst extract, Aletris farinosa root extract, Quartz, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, Punica granatum extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Aspalathus linearis leaf extract
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