ARCONA

ARCONA Kiwi Cream Bar

Name: ARCONA - Kiwi Cream Bar
Brand: ARCONA

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Cleansing

Glycine soja protein, Sorbitan oleate + 4 more

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“This nourishing facial cleanser replenishes dehydrated and depleted skin as it minimizes the appearance of pores.”

Source: Skinstore

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, glyceryl stearate, glycine soja protein, sorbitan oleate) 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.

Glycine soja proteinEffect: HighA plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking~1.3–1.9%

Sorbitan oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.4–0.9%

Cetearyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture~0.3–0.75%

Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.15–0.65%

Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.15–0.6%

LecithinEffect: High, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.7%

Exfoliation

No ingredient credited for this claim

Not delivered

What the product description says

“Witch Hazel tones to minimise the appearance of pores while white honey enzymes and white tea help to dissolve dead skin.”

Source: Sephora AU

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

4 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Alcohol + 2 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Actinidia chinensis fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingHigh~1–1.6%est.

Hamamelis virginiana waterA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.9%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

Hamamelis virginiana extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.1%est.

Ricinus communis seed oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistencyMedium~2.1–3.2%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1.5–2.2%est.

Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.9%est.

Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~0.3–0.75%est.

Comedogenic

3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

3 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~3.7–5.5%est.

Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix together2/5~0.4–0.9%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~0.15–0.65%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.8–5.7%

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

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Cocos nucifera oil~3.7–5.5%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Elaeis guineensis kernel oil~2.7–4.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ricinus communis seed oil~2.1–3.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~1.7–2.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.5–2.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Glycine soja protein~1.3–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizingAnti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. It might be somewhat helpful for evening out the skin tone. It might be able to support elastin production but solid research is lacking

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Actinidia chinensis fruit extract~1–1.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

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

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Fructooligosaccharides~0.8–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Hamamelis virginiana water~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Sorbitol~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Sorbitan oleate~0.4–0.9%

Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Vanilla planifolia fruit oil~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Cetearyl glucoside~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

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Glucosamine~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Hci (d)

Not recognized

Lecithin~0.2–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cetearyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%

Comedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

More about Cetearyl alcohol

Glyceryl stearate~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Alcohol~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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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Hamamelis virginiana extract~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

More about Hamamelis virginiana extract

Parfum~0.01–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Cocos nucifera oil, Elaeis guineensis kernel oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycine soja protein, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Fructooligosaccharides, Hamamelis virginiana water, Sorbitol, Sorbitan oleate, Vanilla planifolia fruit oil, Cetearyl glucoside, Glucosamine, Unknown, Lecithin, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, Alcohol, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Parfum

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	ARCONAKiwi Cream BarYOUR PRODUCT	PCA SKINBlemish Control Bar Cleanser	Kate SomervilleDeliKate Soothing Cleanser	Jordan SamuelThe Matinee Cream Cleanser
Match	—	39%	36%	35%
Price	$48.00	$64.43+$16.43	$13.26−$34.74	$40.00−$8.00
Shared key ingredients	—	6 of 13	4 of 13	5 of 13
Key difference	—	Azelaic Acid	Anhydroxylitol	Panthenol
Irritancy	High	Medium	Medium	Medium
Drying alcohol	Contains drying alcohol	—	—	—
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