Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Exfoliation2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Whisks away pore-clogging dead skin cells and excess oil,Blend of fine black volcanic sand, fruit acids and detoxifying willow bark,Self-heating formula detoxifies and deep cleans to polish away dull skin A gentle oil-free scrub that visibly reduces the look of pores and naturally exfoliates for skin that is smooth, even and balanced.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.
Anti-blemish2 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“Whisks away pore-clogging dead skin cells and excess oil,Blend of fine black volcanic sand, fruit acids and detoxifying willow bark,Self-heating formula detoxifies and deep cleans to polish away dull skin A gentle oil-free scrub that visibly reduces the look of pores and naturally exfoliates for skin that is smooth, even and balanced.”
This product contains ingredients (glycolic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · 2 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 12 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, butylene glycol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: jojoba esters, caprylyl glycol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Peg-6~22–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-6Peg-8~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Peg-32~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoatePvp~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpGlycerin~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPrunus armeniaca fruit extract~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus armeniaca fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractLavandula angustifolia extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractSaccharum officinarum extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractSalix nigra bark extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractRosa canina fruit extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractAnthemis nobilis flower extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractImpatiens balsamina flower extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Impatiens balsamina flower extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractSaccharina longicruris extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rose extract~0.35–0.75%
Citrus limon fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractCitrus nobilis fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon peel extract~0.15–0.65%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.15–0.65%
Water~0.15–0.7%
Euphorbia cerifera wax~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Candelilla cera~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sea water~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterMaris aqua~0.15–0.65%
Sea water~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterVolcanic sand~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jojoba esters~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersGlycolic acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Glycolic acidCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideCellulose~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CellulosePropanediol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolStearyl stearate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHexylene glycol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneHexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Peg-6, Peg-8, Peg-32, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Pvp, Glycerin, Prunus armeniaca fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Salix nigra bark extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Impatiens balsamina flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Saccharina longicruris extract, Rose extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus nobilis fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Water, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Candelilla cera, Sea water, Maris aqua, Sea water, Volcanic sand, Jojoba esters, Glycolic acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Cellulose, Propanediol, Stearyl stearate, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Limonene, Hexyl cinnamal
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