Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Balance & Purify Citrus 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 (coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate, 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: coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Formulated with PROTIDA™ technology and salicylic acid, this cleanser helps to effectively cleanse the skin, brighten the complexion, and defend against future breakouts.
Source: Beauty Bay
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
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)
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
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Ingredient list view
Water, Oryza sativa bran oil, Glycerin, Decyl glucoside, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil expressed, Citrus limon peel powder, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Maltodextrin, Citrus nobilis oil, Citric acid, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Bisabolol, Salicylic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Syringa vulgaris extract, Leptospermum petersonii oil, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Kigelia africana fruit extract, Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract, Adansonia digitata fruit extract, Bifida ferment lysate, Zingiber officinale extract, Lactose, Lactis proteinum, Whey protein, Dehydroacetic acid, Polianthes tuberosa extract, Milk protein, Lactic acid, Limonene, Benzyl alcohol, Citral, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate
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