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: 1
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Tri-Active™ Regenerating Cellular Renewal Cleanser
Source: Espa UK
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, cetearyl olivate, glyceryl stearate, polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, sorbitan olivate, sorbitan palmitate, 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.
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
Helps oil and water mix together
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
The two-step cleansing cream stimulates your skin’s natural cycle of cellular renewal, combining a physical exfoliant with gentle but effective acids to remove dead skin cells and sweep away impurities.
Source: Lookfantastic
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.
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: 50/100.
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Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps soften the upper layer of the 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
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Potential irritants
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
The salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic products
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
Comedogenic ingredients
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
All ingredients
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
The salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic products
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
Ingredient list view
Water, Microcrystalline cellulose, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl olivate, Propanediol, Sorbitan olivate, Cetearyl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Limonene, Sodium benzoate, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Salix alba bark extract, Cetyl palmitate, Parfum, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Potassium sorbate, Sorbitan palmitate, Vigna aconitifolia seed extract, Linalool, Saccharum officinarum extract, Citric acid, Maltodextrin, Sodium gluconate, Sodium hydroxide, 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, Sodium salicylate, Moringa oleifera seed oil
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- Three clinical studies showing the anti-aging benefits of sodium salicylate in human skin
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- Moringa oleifera Seeds and Oil: Characteristics and Uses for Human Health