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Dr. Fischer EFFECTIVE CARE Purifying Facial Cleanser for Combination & Oily Skin
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
EFFECTIVE CARE Purifying Facial Cleanser for Combination & Oily Skin
lauryl glucoside
3.7% -
4.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together
polysorbate 20
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together
sodium laureth sulfate
5.3% -
6.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Helps prevent blackheads I Contains Salicylic Acid and AHA.
salicylic acid
0.7% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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?
Contains Salicylic Acid and AHA that help renew the skin's surface and remove dead skin cells.
salicylic acid
0.7% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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)
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
91/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
sodium laureth sulfate
5.3% -
6.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
parfum
1.1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
sodium laureth sulfate
5.3% -
6.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
laminaria saccharina extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
salicylic acid
0.7% -
1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
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)
panthenol
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces redness,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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Potential irritants
sodium laureth sulfate
5.3% -
6.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
parfum
1.1% -
1.3%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
sodium laureth sulfate
5.3% -
6.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
laminaria saccharina extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
All ingredients
glycerin
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
sodium laureth sulfate
5.3% -
6.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium laureth sulfate, Lauryl glucoside, Peg-150 distearate, Polysorbate 20, Lauryl betaine, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Salicylic acid, Panthenol, Propylene glycol, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Passiflora edulis fruit extract, Hamamelis virginiana water, Disodium edta, Alcohol denat., Ppg-2 methyl ether, Peg-12 dimethicone, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Unknown, Potassium sorbate, Sodium hydroxide, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol, Citric acid, Dmdm hydantoin, Butene, Alcohol, Laminaria saccharina extract, Zinc sulfate, Pyridoxine hcl, Sodium bisulfite, Unknown, Ci 47005, Ci 42090
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
- Beta Hydroxy Acids
- A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations
- Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol
- Safety Assessment of Vitis Vinifera (Grape)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Brown Algae-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- The effect of laminaria saccharina extract on suppressing pigmentation in in-vitro system