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Annemarie Borlind Island Rx Therapeutic Foaming Facial Cleanser
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Island Rx Therapeutic Foaming Facial Cleanser
cera alba
1.9% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together
sorbitan oleate
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
alcohol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
sorbitan oleate
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
glycine soja oil
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
lactobacillus ferment
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Reduces irritation
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
limnanthes alba seed oil
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
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Potential irritants
alcohol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
sorbitan oleate
0.5% -
0.7%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
glycine soja oil
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
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caprylyl caprylate/caprate
6.2% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
glycerin
4.2% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylyl caprylate/caprate, Glycerin, Squalane, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sorbitol, Cera alba, Beeswax, Silica, Olus oil, C10-18 triglycerides, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Sorbitan oleate, Cetyl palmitate, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Zinc oxide, Zinc sulfate, Lecithin, Aluminum/magnesium hydroxide stearate, Inulin, Alcohol, Tocopheryl acetate, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Curculigo orchioides root extract, Lauryl laurate, Magnesium sulfate, Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Glycine soja oil, Glycine soja extract, Sodium pca, Fructan, Camelina sativa seed oil, Maltodextrin, Lactobacillus ferment, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Citric acid
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