Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
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Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Specially formulated to clean and refresh skin, this deep cleansing face wash contains salicylic acid acne medication and provides a cool, refreshing tingle as it cleans deep in pores.
Source: Target
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (disodium lauroamphodiacetate, lauryl glucoside, peg-80 sorbitan laurate, sodium laureth sulfate) 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: sodium laureth sulfate
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
This refreshing facial cleanser provides a tingly, cooling sensation as you gently massage the scrub on skin – the unmistakable, revitalizing feeling of deep pore cleansing action.
Source: Target
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.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Key Actives
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
Helps oil and water mix together
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Potential irritants
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Helps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV light
Comedogenic ingredients
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
All ingredients
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Helps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV light
Ingredient list view
Water, Methyl gluceth-20, Lauryl glucoside, Polyethylene, Disodium lauroamphodiacetate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Peg-80 sorbitan laurate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Dimethicone peg-8 meadowfoamate, Parfum, Microcrystalline wax, Methylparaben, Sodium hydroxide, Menthol, Polyethylene, Dmdm hydantoin, Panthenol, Disodium edta, Polyquaternium-7, Citric acid, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, Ci 42090, Ci 19140, Ci 16035, Talc, Ultramarines