PRODUCT REVIEW
Dove Japan Clean Pore Care Cleansing Balm
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
hydrogenated lecithin
0.9% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate
3.5% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps water and oil mix together
stearic acid
1.3% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
niacinamide
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
Exfoliation
hydroxyethyl urea
0.55% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients
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How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Cleansing | |
Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
triethylhexanoin
8.5% -
12.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate
3.5% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
22% -
33%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial
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.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
tocopherol
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
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
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Potential irritants
triethylhexanoin
8.5% -
12.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate
3.5% -
5.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
22% -
33%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
All ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
22% -
33%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
triethylhexanoin
8.5% -
12.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
dicaprylyl carbonate
4.9% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
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Ingredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Triethylhexanoin, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Polyethylene, Unknown, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Stearic acid, Hydrogenated lecithin, Hydroxyethyl urea, Water, Phytosterols, Ceramide ap, Ceramide ng, Ceramide np, Ceramide eop, Bht
Sources
- Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Use
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Safety Assessment of Hydroxyethyl Urea As Used in Cosmetics
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
- Topical emulsions containing ceramides: Effects on the skin barrier function and anti‐inflammatory properties