Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Centella Cleansing Gel
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 (coco-betaine, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) 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: coco-betaine, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
It’s loved in K-beaty for its ability to calm and accelerate the healing process of blemishes, while promoting circulation, natural collagen synthesis and healthy growth.
Source: Lookfantastic
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Coco-betaine, Butylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Centella asiatica extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Allantoin, Squalane, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Polyquaternium-7, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Potassium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Parfum
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