dermae Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser

WORKS FOR

Cleansing
Exfoliation
Anti-blemish

KEY INGREDIENTS

niacinamide
glycolic acid
retinyl palmitate
panthenol
allantoin
camellia sinensis leaf extract
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

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What does the product description say?

"Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser"

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WIMJ summary

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, glyceryl laurate, 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
cocamidopropyl betaine	HIGH
cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine	HIGH
disodium laureth sulfosuccinate	HIGH

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WIMJ summary

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycolic acid

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
niacinamide	HIGH
glycolic acid	MEDIUM
allantoin	LOW

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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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH
allantoin	LOW
retinyl palmitate	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
glyceryl laurate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
sodium methyl cocoyl taurate Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent	12% - 15%
cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together	5.9% - 7.3%
glyceryl laurate Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations	2.9% - 3.5%
disodium laureth sulfosuccinate	2.5% - 3.1%
cocamidopropyl betaine Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen	2.5% - 3%
niacinamide Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture	1.5% - 1.9%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	1.3% - 1.6%
glycolic acid 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	1.1% - 1.3%
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals	0.8% - 1.2%
ascorbyl palmitate Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.	0.7% - 1.05%
arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract	0.55% - 0.85%
lilium candidum leaf cell extract	0.5% - 0.7%
camellia sinensis leaf extract 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	0.4% - 0.6%
retinyl palmitate 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	0.3% - 0.5%
allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated	0.2% - 0.4%
citrus aurantium dulcis oil Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity	0.2% - 0.35%
potassium sorbate A preservative	0.15% - 0.25%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.1% - 0.2%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.05% - 0.15%
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