Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Multi-Action Cleansing Gelée/Refiner
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 (disodium cocoyl glutamate, lauramidopropyl betaine, laureth-2, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl sarcosinate, sodium laureth sulfate) 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: sodium laureth sulfate
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
PurifyExfoliateUnclog pores
Source: Bluemercury
This product contains ingredients (zinc pca) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
This fresh foaming, multi-action gel is lightly infused with gentle exfoliating beads.
Source: Bluemercury
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.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Anti-blemish | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its 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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together
Potential irritants
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
A plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
All ingredients
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its 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
Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone
A plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Acrylates copolymer, Sucrose, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Jojoba esters, Glycerin, Silybum marianum extract, Gentiana lutea root extract, Algae extract, Lauryl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer, Caffeine, Sorbitol, Sodium cocoyl sarcosinate, Dimethicone, Zinc pca, Laureth-2, Sodium hyaluronate, Propanediol, Potassium hydroxide, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Monosodium citrate, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium sulfate, Parfum, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Edta, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol
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