Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
- Anti-blemish
- Evens skin tone
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
pores no more pore refiner primer
Source: From product name
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.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl 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)
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
This primer is shown to keep skin shine-free with pore-refining ingredients including red clover flower extract that works to shrink the look of pores and a soothing derivative of salicylic acid that gently exfoliates away dead skin cells and oil build-up for a smooth canvas.
Source: Sephora
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: capryloyl salicylic acid, 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)
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
90% reported that the skin complexion looks more even** .
Source: Dr. Brandt
This product might be able to help reduce hyperpigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains salicylic acid. The effect, if any, is likely to be small. Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl 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)
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Helps shrink the look of pores over time by rebalancing skin conditions responsible for pore enlargement. .
Source: Sephora
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 68/100.
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Key Actives
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)
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
Helps thicken the product consistency
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
Potential irritants
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)
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
Red clover flower extract. Can contain anti-oxidants but also potential irritant compounds
Helps oil and water mix together. It might be irritating for some people
Comedogenic ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
All ingredients
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)
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
Helps oil and water mix together. It might be irritating for some people
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products
Red clover flower extract. Can contain anti-oxidants but also potential irritant compounds
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
Ingredient list view
Salicylic acid, Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Polysilicone-11, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Dimethyl isosorbide, Polymethyl methacrylate, Phenoxyethanol, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Isopentyldiol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Chlorphenesin, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Silica, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Dimethyl oxobenzo dioxasilane, Silica dimethyl silylate, Trifolium pratense flower extract, Laureth-12, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Ci 77491, Ci 77499