PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
carbomer
3% -
4.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
0.4% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
stearic acid
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
bakuchiol
6.1% -
9.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation
benzoyl peroxide
10%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
camellia sinensis leaf
5.1% -
7.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Green tea leaf powder that might contain antioxidants to help neutralize free radicals in skin
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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: 0
Potential irritants
benzoyl peroxide
10%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
phenol
4.2% -
6.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation
A harsh exfoliant and preservative. It is banned from using in cosmetics in the EU
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
bakuchiol
6.1% -
9.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation
camellia sinensis leaf
5.1% -
7.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
Green tea leaf powder that might contain antioxidants to help neutralize free radicals in skin
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Potential irritants
benzoyl peroxide
10%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
phenol
4.2% -
6.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation
A harsh exfoliant and preservative. It is banned from using in cosmetics in the EU
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
benzoyl peroxide
10%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
aloe barbadensis leaf extract
23% -
34%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
bakuchiol
6.1% -
9.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation
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Ingredient list view
Benzoyl peroxide, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Bakuchiol, Camellia sinensis leaf, Unknown, Phenol, Carbomer, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Disodium edta, Parfum, Genistein, Glycerin, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Punica granatum sterols, Water, Resveratrol, Sodium benzoate, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Stearic acid, Tocopheryl acetate
Sources
- Bakuchiol in the Management of Acne-affected Skin
- Prospective, randomized, double‐blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing
- A dermocosmetic containing bakuchiol, Ginkgo biloba extract and mannitol improves the efficacy of adapalene in patients with acne vulgaris: result from a controlled randomized trial
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Skin permeation and antioxidant efficacy of topically applied resveratrol
- Chemoprevention of skin cancer by grape constituent resveratrol: relevance to human disease?
- Evaluation of efficacy and tolerance of a nighttime topical antioxidant containing resveratrol, baicalin, and vitamin e for treatment of mild to moderately photodamaged skin
- Resveratrol as a Multifunctional Topical Hypopigmenting Agent
- Anti-aging properties of resveratrol: review and report of a potent new antioxidant skin care formulation
- Resveratrol: A Unique Antioxidant Offering a Multi-Mechanistic Approach for Treating Aging Skin