Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Countercontrol Clear Pore 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 (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, disodium cocoyl glutamate, lauryl glucoside, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, 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.
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Countercontrol Clear Pore Cleanser
Source: From product name
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)
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
This foaming gel cleanses pores and soothes skin, while jojoba beads gently exfoliate.
Source: Sephora
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
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 | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 33/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
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)
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
Helps oil and water mix together
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Potential irritants
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
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)
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
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)
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Water, Pentylene glycol, Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Lauryl glucoside, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Glycerin, Jojoba esters, Sodium citrate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum, Salicylic acid, Acacia senegal gum, Phytic acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Canarium luzonicum gum nonvolatiles, Panthenol, Citric acid, Limonene
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