Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
ARK Age Defy Brightening Cleanser
Source: From product name
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 olivate, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, sorbitan olivate, xanthan gum) 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.
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Helps oil and water 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
Used to create a thicker product consistency
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Key Actives
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
An emollient that helps soften the skin
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
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
Potential irritants
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
Comedogenic ingredients
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
All ingredients
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
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
Can absorb oil. There is no research confirming other benefits for the skin
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Cetearyl olivate, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Peg-100 stearate, Sorbitan olivate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Cyclopentasiloxane, Borago officinalis seed oil, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Xanthan gum, Polysilicone-11, Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, Bht, Palmaria palmata extract, Citric acid, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Disodium edta, Vanilla planifolia seed, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Unknown, Clay, Salvia officinalis leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Myrocarpus frondosus wood oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Jasminum officinale flower, Cananga odorata flower oil, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Parfum, Unknown, Potassium sorbate, Sorbic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
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