Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
- Anti-blemish
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Anti-blemish
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: azelaic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
BIOEFFECT MICELLAR CLEANSING WATER is a fragrance-free micellar cleansing water for face and eyes.
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (c12-20 acid peg-8 ester, carbomer, cetyl alcohol, coco-betaine, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, polysorbate 20, sorbitan oleate, sucrose laurate, sucrose stearate, tin) 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-betaine
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
BIOEFFECT VOLCANIC EXFOLIATOR is a clarifying all-natural facial exfoliator containing Icelandic micro-crystalline lava and ground apricot seeds that slough away dead skin cells.
Source: Recreate Yourself
This product might help exfoliate the skin with azelaic acid, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Key Actives
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
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 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 together
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
Helps oil and water mix together
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
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 great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
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
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
Potential irritants
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten
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
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
All ingredients
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
A grain extract. It might contain compounds that help neutralize free radicals in skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A grain extract. It might contain compounds that help neutralize free radicals in 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
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten
A grain extract. It might contain compounds that help neutralize free radicals in 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
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 great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Ingredient list view
Glycerin, Water, Sodium hyaluronate, Tromethamine, Sodium chloride, Hordeum vulgare seed extract, Barley sh-oligopeptide-1, Water, Glycerin, Isopentyldiol, Propylene glycol, Sodium citrate, Sorbitol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Hordeum vulgare seed extract, Barley sh-oligopeptide-1, Tin, Cream, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol, C12-20 acid peg-8 ester, Cetyl alcohol, Unknown, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Sorbitan oleate, Potassium sorbate, Potassium hydroxide, Citric acid, Hordeum vulgare extract, Hordeum vulgare seed extract, Barley sh-oligopeptide-1, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Propylene glycol dipelargonate, Water, Prunus armeniaca seed powder, Sucrose laurate, Lava powder, Azelaic acid, Tocopherol, Lysine, Sucrose stearate, Water, Isopentyldiol, Glycerin, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Propylene glycol, Sorbitol, Coco-betaine, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Citric acid, Tetrasodium edta
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