Amareta Bright Side

Amareta Bright Side

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Glyceryl caprylate
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Magnolia Bark Extract helps to cleanse and balance, without the harsh, drying effects standard astringents may cause.”
Source: N/A

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Glyceryl caprylateEffect: HighAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~2–3%
Anti-blemish
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Clear skin AND a glowing dew? Consider me a balancing act. Consider me a balancing act.”
Source: N/A

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Pelargonium graveolens oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
Medium risk
We flagged 3 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Pelargonium graveolens oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~3.6–5.3%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~2.5–3.7%est.
Rosa canina fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lackingMedium~6.6–9.9%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

More about Water
Rosa canina fruit extract~6.6–9.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking

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Pelargonium graveolens oil~3.6–5.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~2.5–3.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
Glyceryl caprylate~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Propanediol~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Psidium guajava leaf extract~1–1.5%
Formula
Glycerin~0.9–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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 Glycerin
Magnolia officinalis bark extract~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Water, Rosa canina fruit extract, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Propanediol, Psidium guajava leaf extract, Glycerin, Magnolia officinalis bark extract

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Match—35%33%32%
Price—$8.90—$9.95
Shared key ingredients—2 of 22 of 22 of 2
Key difference—GluconolactoneNiacinamideRice Amino Acids
Irritancy Medium Low Medium Low
Drying alcohol————
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Sources cited in this review

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