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What can the product work for?
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
The award-winning formula combines the textures of an oil, milk and balm for a thorough cleanse, while a blend of lavender, chamomile and eucalyptus offer a serene aroma to help refresh the senses.
cocamidopropyl betaine
2.6% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
lauryl glucoside
3.9% -
4.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together
xanthan gum
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Used to create a thicker product consistency
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Discover the Elemis Skin Care Duo, a set of everyday cleansing essentials that seek to revive, purify and nourish the skin.
zinc gluconate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
copper gluconate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Transforming into a creamy lather, the hydrating cleanser seeks to resurface and invigorate the skin with a trio of ferulic, lactic and succinic acids, encouraging a youthful-looking glow.
lactic acid
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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)
maris sal
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration
copper gluconate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
33/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 6
Potential irritants
cocamidopropyl betaine
2.6% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
parfum
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
padina pavonica thallus extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
cetearyl alcohol
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
zinc gluconate
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
copper gluconate
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Exfoliation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
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Potential irritants
cocamidopropyl betaine
2.6% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
parfum
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
padina pavonica thallus extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
cetearyl alcohol
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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All ingredients
glycerin
5.5% -
6.7%
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 lauroyl sarcosinate
6% -
7.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Lauryl glucoside, Xanthan gum, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Chlorphenesin, Sodium chloride, Disodium edta, Parfum, Copper pca, Maris sal, Sea salt, Succinic acid, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Lactic acid, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Sodium hydroxide, Zinc gluconate, Magnesium aspartate, Acacia decurrens flower extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Linalool, Lactobacillus ferment, Citronellol, Geraniol, Copper gluconate, Rhizobian gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Peg-8 beeswax, Cetearyl alcohol, Sorbitan stearate, Sambucus nigra seed oil, Peg-60 almond glycerides, Silica, Avena sativa kernel oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel cera, Glycerin, Lecithin, Padina pavonica thallus extract, Borago officinalis seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Cocos nucifera oil, Rosa multiflora flower cera, Lavandula hybrida oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Geraniol, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Tocopherol, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Citronellol, Cinnamomum camphora wood oil, Limonene, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Parfum, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Menthol, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Citric acid
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Total Oxidant Scavenging Capacity of Euterpe oleracea Mart. (Açaí) Seeds and Identification of Their Polyphenolic Compounds
- Euterpe oleracea, Matricaria chamomilla, and Camellia sinensis as promising ingredients for development of skin care formulations
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Zinc salts in dermatology
- An overview of zinc and its importance in dermatology-Part II: The association of zinc with some dermatologic disorders
- Zinc, copper and manganese enhanced keratinocyte migration through a functional modulation of keratinocyte integrins
- Evaluation of the effects of topical zinc gluconate in wound healing
- A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen
- Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity
- Magnesium ions inhibit the antigen-presenting function of human epidermal Langerhans cells in vivo and in vitro. Involvement of ATPase, HLA-DR, B7 molecules, and cytokines
- Final Report of the Safety Assessment of Acacia Catechu Gum, Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract, Acacia Dealbata Leaf Extract, Acacia Dealbata Leaf Wax, Acacia Decurrens Extract, Acacia Farnesiana Extract, Acacia Farnesiana Flower Wax, Acacia Farnesiana Gum, Acacia Senegal Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, and Acacia Senegal Gum Extract1
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- The effect of probiotics on immune regulation, acne, and photoaging
- Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face study
- Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applications
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care
- Dermatology News - Commentary: Borage Seed Oil
- Undershirts coated with borage oil alleviate the symptoms of atopic dermatitis in children
- Fragrance Compound Geraniol Forms Contact Allergens on Air Exposure. Identification and Quantification of Oxidation Products and Effect on Skin Sensitization
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe