Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
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Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Gentle Foaming Facial Wash
Source: From product name
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ammonium lauryl sulfate, cetearyl alcohol, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, hexylene glycol, sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, sodium stearoyl glutamate, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: ammonium lauryl sulfate
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
Helps oil and water mix together
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
ELEMIS Gentle Foaming Facial Wash is a deeply purifying foaming cleanser that gently sweeps away pollutants and impurities whilst respecting the skin’s natural oils.
Source: Feelunique
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Key Actives
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
Used to create a thicker product consistency
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
Potential irritants
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
A plant oil that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
Comedogenic ingredients
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
All ingredients
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. It mostly contains oleic acid that according to some studies can increase transepidermal water loss, but might have an anti-inflammatory effect
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
A plant oil that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Hectorite, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene glycol, Lactic acid, Sodium chloride, Xanthan gum, Sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, Chlorphenesin, Disodium edta, Benzoic acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel wax, Pentaclethra macroloba seed oil, Parfum, Glycerin, Sodium dehydroacetate, Benzyl benzoate, Citrus limon peel extract, Tetrasodium edta, Ficus carica fruit extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Myristica fragrans kernel oil, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Coriandrum sativum fruit oil