Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Rinse away makeup, impurities and everything else the day or night has left behind with a beautifully nourishing cleanser.
Source: Dermstore
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, lauryl glucoside, sodium coco-glucoside tartrate, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium hydroxypropylsulfonate decylglucoside crosspolymer, sodium hydroxypropylsulfonate laurylglucoside crosspolymer, sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) 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 methyl cocoyl taurate
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
The CosMedix Benefit Clean is a light, foaming cleanser rich in antioxidants that gently exfoliates.
Source: Dermstore
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.
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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| Product | Similarity | Price | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 CosMedix Benefit Clean | Current | $39.00 | |
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Key Actives
Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium hydroxypropylsulfonate laurylglucoside crosspolymer, Sodium coco-glucoside tartrate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Sodium cocoyl hydrolyzed amaranth protein, Lauryl glucoside, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, Sodium hydroxypropylsulfonate decylglucoside crosspolymer, Glucuronolactone, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Santalum album oil, Gluconolactone, Sodium benzoate
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