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BLAQ Cleanse and Exfoliate Charcoal Wipes with AHA and Glycolic
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What can the product work for?
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Cleanse and Exfoliate Charcoal Wipes with AHA and Glycolic
caprylyl/capryl glucoside
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
polysorbate 20
1.3% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Cleanse and Exfoliate Charcoal Wipes with AHA and Glycolic
glycolic acid
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
retinyl palmitate
0.05% -
0.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
parfum
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
glycolic acid
0.05% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish
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
bisabolol
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.15% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
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glycerin
4% -
6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
phenoxyethanol
0.5% -
1%
Irritation risk:
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sodium benzoate, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic acid, Sodium citrate, Dehydroacetic acid, Butylene glycol, Bisabolol, Parfum, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Citric acid, Glycolic acid, Charcoal powder, Retinyl palmitate, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- 4 Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Dehydroacetate and Dehydroacetic Acid
- α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
- Antioxidant Ability and Stability Studies of 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, a Cosmetic Tyrosinase Inhibitor