Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
- Anti-blemish
- Cleansing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Works for
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
salicylic acid removes dead flakes and oil build-up
Source: Clinique
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
exfoliate skin before cleansing
Source: Clinique
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (disodium cocoamphodiacetate, disodium oleamido mipa-sulfosuccinate, glyceryl stearate, hexylene glycol, trisodium sulfosuccinate) 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.
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Gentle exfoliator for men
Source: Clinique
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: salicylic acid.
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Potential irritants
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
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
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Ingredient list view
Water, Glyceryl stearate, Silica, Hexylene glycol, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium oleamido mipa-sulfosuccinate, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Salicylic acid, Stearamidoethyl diethylamine, Butylene glycol, Menthol, Trisodium sulfosuccinate, Sodium sulfate, Oleamide mipa, Caramel, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol
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