Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Algae Facial Cleanser
Source: From product name
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.
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Used to create a thicker product consistency
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Key Actives
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A blue-colored ingredient that is traditionally used as a colorant. It has anti-inflammatory properties. For example, it is successfully used to treat diaper rash for new borns. It can help support the skin barrier by reducing inflammation
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Helps oil and water mix together
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
Potential irritants
Essential oil that can be irritating
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
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
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
All ingredients
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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
Essential oil that can be irritating
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
A blue-colored ingredient that is traditionally used as a colorant. It has anti-inflammatory properties. For example, it is successfully used to treat diaper rash for new borns. It can help support the skin barrier by reducing inflammation
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Water, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Glycereth-26, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Propanediol, Disteareth-75 ipdi, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Guaiazulene, Glycerin, Acrylates copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Olive oil glycereth-8 esters, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Sodium hydroxide, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Peg-35 castor oil, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Disodium edta, Bht, Methylisothiazolinone, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Limonene, Ci 42053
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