Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Ideal for irritated, sensitive skin, this gel cleanser from a dermatologist-recommended skincare brand cleanses and purifies skin while helping to preserve its moisture barrier.
Source: Walgreens
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Cleanser nourishes skin while removing dirt, oil and impurities that build up overnight.
Source: Walgreens
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
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
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Designed to clean and energize, this oil-free daily face wash gently remove dead skin cells and cleanse skin.
Source: Walgreens
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.
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 25/100.
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Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycerin, Acrylates copolymer, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Menthyl lactate, Mannitol, Cellulose, Disodium edta, Methylparaben, Menthol, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Retinyl palmitate, Panax ginseng root extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Acrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer, Triethyl citrate, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Citric acid, Iron oxides, Titanium dioxide, Mica, Talc
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