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WORKS FOR

Exfoliation
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Anti-blemish
Anti-oxidation
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KEY INGREDIENTS

colloidal oatmeal
salicylic acid
allantoin
camellia sinensis leaf extract
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
pca
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Dermalogica

CA$21.00

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Size: 13 g

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What does the product description say?

"A Skin Brightening Complex of Phytic Acid from Rice Bran, White Tea and Licorice helps balance uneven skin tone while a super-soothing blend of Colloidal Oatmeal and Allantoin helps calm skin."

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WIMJ summary for evens skin tone

This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract	LOW
salicylic acid	LOW
camellia sinensis leaf extract	LOW

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What does the product description say?

"Rice-based powder activates upon contact with water, releasing Papain, Salicylic Acid and Rice Enzymes to polish skin to perfection."

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WIMJ summary for exfoliation

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
salicylic acid	HIGH
papain	LOW
allantoin	LOW

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WIMJ summary for anti-blemish

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
salicylic acid	HIGH
allantoin	LOW
ginkgo biloba leaf extract	LOW

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: allantoin, pca.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: colloidal oatmeal.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: colloidal oatmeal

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
allantoin	HIGH
colloidal oatmeal	HIGH
pca	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (ginkgo biloba leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
ginkgo biloba leaf extract	MEDIUM
colloidal oatmeal	LOW
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract	LOW

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Promise	Can it deliver?
Exfoliation
Evens skin tone

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
sodium cocoyl isethionate
disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate
sodium lauroyl glutamate

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
microcrystalline cellulose	22% - 33%
magnesium oxide	4.7% - 7%
sodium cocoyl isethionate Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent	4.8% - 7.2%
colloidal oatmeal Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation	3.8% - 5.7%
disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together	2.9% - 4.3%
sodium lauroyl glutamate Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam	1.9% - 2.9%
oryza sativa bran extract Used to thicken the product consistency	1.6% - 2.4%
oryza sativa starch	1.4% - 2.1%
hydrogenated coconut acid	1.2% - 1.8%
allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated	0.6% - 1.35%
papain An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating	0.6% - 1.35%
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)	0.5% - 1.1%
ginkgo biloba leaf extract A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating	0.45% - 1.05%
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	0.45% - 1%
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals	0.4% - 1%
pca Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer	0.4% - 0.9%
populus tremuloides bark extract	0.4% - 0.9%
cyclodextrin A type of sugar that is used to support delivery of active ingredients and can enhance their penetration into the skin without disrupting the skin's barrier	0.35% - 0.75%
sodium isethionate	0.35% - 0.8%
lauryl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer	0.35% - 0.8%
maltodextrin Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil	0.35% - 0.8%
melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties	0.15% - 0.5%
citrus paradisi peel oil Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating	0.1% - 0.4%
sodium dehydroacetate A preservative	0.1% - 0.4%
hydrolyzed corn starch hydroxyethyl ether	0.1% - 0.4%
water Plain old water	0.1% - 0.35%
limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat	0.05% - 0.25%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.05% - 0.2%
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Key ingredients	colloidal oatmeal salicylic acid +4 more	Common: colloidal oatmeal salicylic acid +1 more Other: niacinamide avena sativa kernel extract +1 more	Common: salicylic acid camellia sinensis leaf extract Other: glycolic acid cetyl alcohol +1 more	Common: salicylic acid Other: retinyl palmitate glycerin +3 more	Common: salicylic acid camellia sinensis leaf extract Other: retinyl palmitate glycolic acid +4 more	Common: salicylic acid Other: niacinamide dipotassium glycyrrhizate +1 more	Common: colloidal oatmeal salicylic acid +1 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +2 more	Common: allantoin Other: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid diglycerin	Common: allantoin Other: panthenol glycerin +1 more	Common: colloidal oatmeal allantoin +1 more Other: niacinamide glycolic acid +34 more	Common: allantoin Other: panthenol glycerin +5 more
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Potential Irritants	limonene Has skin benefit? citrus paradisi peel oil Has skin benefit? melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? papain Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? sodium dehydroacetate Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza glabra root extract Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl glutamate Has skin benefit? disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl isethionate Has skin benefit? +10 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? eucalyptus globulus leaf oil Has skin benefit? mentha arvensis leaf oil Has skin benefit? papain Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl glutamate Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl isethionate Has skin benefit? +6 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? benzalkonium chloride Has skin benefit? menthol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? ci 42090 Has skin benefit? chromium hydroxide green Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? potassium cetyl phosphate Has skin benefit? steareth-21 Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +12 more	linalool Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? mentha piperita oil Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract Has skin benefit? oleth-20 Has skin benefit? peg-8 Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia oil Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? symphytum officinale leaf extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? arbutin Has skin benefit? ammonium hydroxide Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate Has skin benefit? +12 more	linalool Has skin benefit? hexyl cinnamal Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? ci 42090 Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? sodium cocoamphoacetate Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl isethionate Has skin benefit? +9 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? eucalyptus globulus leaf oil Has skin benefit? mentha arvensis leaf oil Has skin benefit? papain Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl glutamate Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl isethionate Has skin benefit? +6 more	3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? arnica montana flower extract Has skin benefit? actinidia chinensis fruit extract Has skin benefit? papain Has skin benefit? ananas sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl glutamate Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl isethionate Has skin benefit? dimethylimidazolidinone rice starch Has skin benefit? +6 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? ci 15985 Has skin benefit? lilium candidum flower extract Has skin benefit? menthol Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? lauryl glucoside Has skin benefit? +8 more	limonene Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? chrysanthemum parthenium extract Has skin benefit? aroma Has skin benefit? chrysanthemum parthenium extract Has skin benefit? eucalyptus globulus leaf oil Has skin benefit? chrysanthemum parthenium extract Has skin benefit? chrysanthemum parthenium extract Has skin benefit? citrus limon peel extract Has skin benefit? citrus nobilis fruit extract Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? chrysanthemum parthenium extract Has skin benefit? glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? edta Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza glabra root extract Has skin benefit? glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera seed oil Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? diisostearyl malate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? oleic acid Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? hydroxyacetophenone Has skin benefit? sodium acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza glabra root extract Has skin benefit? caffeine Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza glabra root extract Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? edta Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? phyllanthus emblica fruit extract Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza glabra root extract Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? glycyrrhiza glabra root extract Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? hydroxypropyl methylcellulose Has skin benefit? disodium cocoamphodiacetate Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl isethionate Has skin benefit? +57 more	citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? hydrolyzed viola tricolor extract Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? juglans regia shell powder Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? acer saccharum extract Has skin benefit? actinidia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract Has skin benefit? simmondsia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl isethionate Has skin benefit? isopropyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +15 more
All ingredients	microcrystalline cellulose Has skin benefit? magnesium oxide Has skin benefit? +26 more	microcrystalline cellulose Has skin benefit? oryza sativa powder Has skin benefit? +26 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +26 more	butylene glycol Has skin benefit? sodium bicarbonate Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? microcrystalline cellulose Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl isethionate Has skin benefit? +21 more	microcrystalline cellulose Has skin benefit? oryza sativa powder Has skin benefit? +24 more	dimethylimidazolidinone rice starch Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl isethionate Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl isethionate Has skin benefit? +151 more	water Has skin benefit? juglans regia shell powder Has skin benefit? +30 more