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B.LAB PHA Perfect Pore Cleansing Oil
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What can the product work for?
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
PHA Perfect Pore Cleansing Oil
sorbeth-30 tetraoleate
3.3% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps water and oil mix together
sorbitan sesquioleate
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Formulated with PHA ingredients, Jojoba and Grape Seed Oil to exfoliate and soothe skin Cleanses away blackheads, white heads and dead skin cells without leaving any residue Mild formula is free from fragrances, colorants and mineral oils
gluconolactone
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Formulated with PHA ingredients, Jojoba and Grape Seed Oil to exfoliate and soothe skin Cleanses away blackheads, white heads and dead skin cells without leaving any residue Mild formula is free from fragrances, colorants and mineral oils
gluconolactone
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
25/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
sorbitan sesquioleate
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl myristate
7.3% -
10.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
gluconolactone
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
vitis vinifera seed oil
2.2% -
3.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
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Potential irritants
sorbitan sesquioleate
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
isopropyl myristate
7.3% -
10.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
cetyl ethylhexanoate
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
isopropyl myristate
7.3% -
10.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
isododecane
4.9% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
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Ingredient list view
Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl myristate, Isododecane, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Water, Honey extract, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
Sources
- Sorbitan sesquioleate, a common emulsifier in topical corticosteroids, is an important contact allergen
- A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
- The Polyhydroxy Acid Gluconolactone Protects Against Ultraviolet Radiation in an In Vitro Model of Cutaneous Photoaging
- Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity
- The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study
- A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen
- The use of polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) in photoaged skin
- Blackwell Publishing, Ltd. Alpha-hydroxyacids and carboxylic acids
- An evaluation of a polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen in combination with azelaic acid 15% gel in rosacea patients
- Aging Skin: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
- Clinical and cosmeceutical uses of hydroxyacids
- Polyhydroxy Acids (PHAs) Provide Conditioning Effects to Skin Without Increasing Sensitivity to UV Light
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions