Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 6
Key actives
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.
Source: Lookfantastic US
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cocamidopropyl betaine, lauryl glucoside, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, peg-60 almond glycerides, peg-8 beeswax, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, sorbitan stearate, 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: cocamidopropyl betaine
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Helps dissolve other ingredients
Helps water and oil mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be an allergen (beeswax)
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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.
Source: Lookfantastic US
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
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
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.
Source: Lookfantastic US
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)
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
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
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
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 33/100.
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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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