Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
- Cleansing
- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Works for
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Anti-Acne Face Wash
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.
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)
Might be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin
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.
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)
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Anti-Acne Face Wash
Source: From product name
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-blemish | |
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 87/100.
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Comedogenic ingredients
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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)
Might be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
Potential irritants
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating 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)
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Used to stabilize the formula of product formulation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
Comedogenic ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating 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)
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
Used to stabilize the formula of product formulation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
Might be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
Ingredient list view
Water, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Glycerin, Potassium hydroxide, Myristic acid, Olive oil peg-7 esters, Glycol distearate, Phenoxyethanol, Lauryl glucoside, Potassium laureth phosphate, Parfum, Potassium lauryl phosphate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, O-cymen-5-ol, Salicylic acid, Dipropylene glycol, Menthol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Peg-60 almond glycerides, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Carbomer, Nasturtium officinale extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Nordihydroguaiaretic acid, Oleanolic acid, Arctium lappa root extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Hedera helix extract, Saponaria officinalis extract, Hydrolyzed collagen
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