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: 3
Key actives
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Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Brightening Cleansing Duo
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 (cocamidopropyl betaine, datem, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, glyceryl stearate, hexylene glycol, lauryl glucoside, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, sodium palm kernelate, sodium palmate) 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
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together
Works as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Combined with our Brightening Cleansing Bar, this cleansing soap duo boasts smoothing fruit acids to gently exfoliate and clarify skin’s surface, while time-released brighteners reduce the appearance of discoloration and excess melanin (the source of hyperpigmentation).
Source: Erno Laszlo
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.
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Water, Lauryl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Shea butter ethyl esters, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Enantia chlorantha bark extract, Oleanolic acid, Butylene glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Glycerin, Sodium citrate, Sodium chloride, Biotin, Sodium hydroxide, Benzoic acid, Glutaral, Potassium sorbate, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Datem, Phenylethyl resorcinol, Sodium palmate, Sodium palm kernelate, Water, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, Paraffin, Stearic acid, Hydrolyzed corn starch, Phenylethyl resorcinol, Saccharum officinarum extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Parfum, Sodium isethionate, Sodium chloride, Zea mays starch, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, Glyceryl stearate, Salicylic acid, Olea europaea fruit oil, Hydrated silica, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tetrasodium edta, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Acer saccharum extract, Amyl cinnamal, Benzyl salicylate, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Datem
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