Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
- Exfoliation
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Glycolic Facial 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 (cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, coco-glucoside, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, polysorbate 80, 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, coco-glucoside
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together. Can work as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Helps water and oil mix together
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Reinvigorate your cleansing routine with ArtNaturals LUXE Glycolic Facial Cleanser, specifically formulated with Glycolic Acid (AHA) to exfoliate and improve the look of fine lines, pores, and wrinkles.
Source: Ulta
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
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)
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
This clarifying facial cleanser is created with exfoliating Glycolic Acid, and nourishing ingredients like Saffron and Shea Butter, to help leave skin blemish free and rejuvenated.
Source: Ulta
This product contains ingredients (glycolic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
Helps absorb oil (for the time of application) and creates a thicker product consistency
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 83/100.
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Ingredient list view
Water, Coco-glucoside, Glycolic acid, Glycerin, Perlite, Sodium hydroxide, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Phenoxyethanol, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Polysorbate 80, Betaine, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium pca, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, Sodium lactate, Pca, Unknown, Alcohol, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Glutamic acid, Lysine hcl, Threonine, Arginine, Proline, Moroccan lava clay, Zinc sulfate, Salicylic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hypnea musciformis extract, Salix nigra bark extract, Sargassum filipendula extract, Zea mays starch, Hydrolyzed corn starch, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Crocus sativus flower extract, Hydrolyzed corn starch octenylsuccinate, Sorbitol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Diacetyl boldine, Gelidiella acerosa extract, Lactic acid, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5
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