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0 of 2 advertised claims delivered
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Designed to work quickly, this anti-acne mist contains exfoliating salicylic acid to unclog pores, sweep away impurities and leave the skin feeling fresh.”
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.
Anti-blemish1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Designed to work quickly, this anti-acne mist contains exfoliating salicylic acid to unclog pores, sweep away impurities and leave the skin feeling fresh.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 7 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beta-sitosterol, sesamum indicum seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hamamelis virginiana water~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterIsoceteth-20~3.3–5%
Ethoxydiglycol~2.5–3.8%
Hexylene glycol~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilLavandula angustifolia oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitrus limon peel oil~1–1.5%
Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilCitrus reticulata leaf oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractPorphyra umbilicalis extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have an anti-oxidant effect in skin but evidence is lacking
More about Porphyra umbilicalis extractSerenoa serrulata fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Serenoa serrulata fruit extractSesamum indicum seed oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilButylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolTocopherol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolBeta-sitosterol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated
More about Beta-sitosterolEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Polysorbate 20~0.15–0.65%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzoic acid~0.1–0.45%
Limonene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.3%
Citral~0.05–0.3%
Geraniol~0.05–0.2%
Citronellol~0.05–0.15%
Coumarin~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Hamamelis virginiana water, Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Hexylene glycol, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Cymbopogon schoenanthus oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Citrus reticulata leaf oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Porphyra umbilicalis extract, Serenoa serrulata fruit extract, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Butylene glycol, Tocopherol, Beta-sitosterol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Citronellol, Coumarin
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