Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Works for
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Salicylic Acid works hard to clear blocked pores and deconstruct blemishes.
Source: Alpha-H
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Niacinamide aims to fortify the skin’s protective barrier, as salicylic acid offers a deep cleanse.
Source: Beauty Expert
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, polysorbate 20, xanthan gum) 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 oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
Used to create a thicker product consistency
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Comedogenic ingredients
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All ingredients
Ingredient list view
Water, Hamamelis virginiana leaf water, Alcohol denat., Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Unknown, Gossypium herbaceum seed, Unknown, Sodium hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Olea europaea leaf extract, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Salicylic acid, Sodium phytate, Sodium pca, Caprylyl glycol, Saccharide isomerate, Potassium hydroxide, Acacia senegal gum, Panthenol, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf powder
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