Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
The gentle yet powerful essence sweeps away dead skin cells, impurities, and residual make-up leaving skin fresh and bright.
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl stearate citrate, hydrogenated lecithin, lysolecithin, polyglyceryl-3 stearate, sodium stearoyl glutamate, 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 oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
ESPA’s Cellular Renewal Liquid Exfoliator seeks to diminish the look of dull, rough complexions.
Source: Lookfantastic
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconolactone.
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
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Ingredient list view
Water, Gluconolactone, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate, Levulinic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Limonene, Hydrogenated lecithin, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Xanthan gum, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Salix alba bark extract, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium gum, Sodium gluconate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Parfum, Sodium levulinate, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Sodium benzoate, Vigna aconitifolia seed extract, Linalool, Saccharum officinarum extract, Citric acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Pullulan, Maltodextrin, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Santalum album oil, Geraniol, Acer saccharum extract, Silica, Cystoseira tamariscifolia extract, Sodium salicylate, Tocopherol, Citral, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Parfum
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