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
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)
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
Might be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin
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)
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation in skin and help neutralize free radicals
Works as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation in skin and help neutralize free radicals
Sugar extract that helps attract 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
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
Potential irritants
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
A bark extract that might help clam down inflammation and neutralize free radicals , but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation in skin and help neutralize free radicals
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation in skin and help neutralize free radicals
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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)
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Works as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
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
Used to thicken the product's consistency
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
Comedogenic ingredients
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Used to thicken the product's consistency
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
All ingredients
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
A bark extract that might help clam down inflammation and neutralize free radicals , but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
Might be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation in skin and help neutralize free radicals
Works as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
Might help reduce hyperpigmentation in skin and help neutralize free radicals
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
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
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
Used to thicken the product's consistency
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
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)
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
Ingredient list view
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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