Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Visible Difference Exfoliating Cleanser
Source: Elizabeth Arden UK
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cholesterol, peg-11 methyl ether dimethicone, sodium lauroyl lactylate, 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.
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps water and oil mix together
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Visible Difference Exfoliating Cleanser
Source: Elizabeth Arden UK
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.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
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 good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps attract water to 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 non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps water and oil mix together
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Potential irritants
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Comedogenic ingredients
An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
All 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
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
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
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Peg-11 methyl ether dimethicone, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Amodimethicone, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6 ii, Cholesterol, Crithmum maritimum extract, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Kefiran, Lactobacillus, Linum usitatissimum seed extract, Maltodextrin, Parfum, Phytosphingosine, Polymnia sonchifolia root juice, Saccharide isomerate, Salicornia herbacea extract, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Sodium polyacrylate starch, Xanthan gum, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate