PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Gentle Exfoliating Cleansing Cream
cetearyl alcohol
2.9% -
4.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
cetearyl glucoside
2.4% -
3.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
glyceryl stearate
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Gentle Exfoliating Cleansing Cream
tartaric acid
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
lactic acid
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.9% -
4.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
lactic acid
0.45% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
tartaric acid
0.8% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.1% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
limonene
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
2.9% -
4.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
All ingredients
argania spinosa kernel oil
4.9% -
7.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
cetearyl alcohol
2.9% -
4.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredient list view
Water, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Avena sativa meal extract, Nylon-12, Citric acid, Tartaric acid, Lactic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dimethicone, Betaine, Glycerin, Peg-10 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Colloidal gold, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal
Sources
- Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Control of keratinization with á-hydroxy acids and related compounds: I. Topical treatment of ichthyotic disorders
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Method of treating wrinkles using tartaric acid
- Impact of the condition of storage of tartaric acid solutions on the production and stability of glyoxylic acid