boscia's Botanical Besties has all the essentials needed to purify, detox, and cleanse away makeup and impurities in a travel-friendly kit.
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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 (ceteth-25, glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate, isostearic acid, oleth-10, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, polyglyceryl-10 diisostearate, polysorbate 20, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium lauroyl 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
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
Helps oil and water mix together
Used to create a nice product texture
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps water and oil mix together
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: glycolic acid.
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
Charcoal Pore Pudding contains black and white charcoal to help minimize the appearance of pores while balancing skin.
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This product contains ingredients (glycolic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but evidence of effectiveness of topical application is lacking. It can be an INCI name for the trademarked ingredient Pycnogenol (but could also be a different type of this plant's bark extract)
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
Helps water and oil mix together
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
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 oil and water mix together
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Helps attract water to 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
Plant oil that helps soften 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
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
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
Helps attract water to 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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
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
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
A plant extract mostly used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be irritating
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but evidence of effectiveness of topical application is lacking. It can be an INCI name for the trademarked ingredient Pycnogenol (but could also be a different type of this plant's bark extract)
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
Used to thicken the product's consistency
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface 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
Used to thicken the product's consistency
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
Used to thicken the product's consistency
Used to thicken the product's consistency
Helps form a film on the surface of the skin and disperse other ingredients (like colorants) in cosmetics. Lac is a resinous substance secreted by parasite insects living on trees
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but evidence of effectiveness of topical application is lacking. It can be an INCI name for the trademarked ingredient Pycnogenol (but could also be a different type of this plant's bark extract)
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
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
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
A plant extract mostly used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
Helps form a film on the surface of the skin and disperse other ingredients (like colorants) in cosmetics. Lac is a resinous substance secreted by parasite insects living on trees
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
Might be able to neutralize free radicals in skin. Also works as a humectant
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be irritating
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Used to thicken the product's consistency
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
A red algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties
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 evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
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
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
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
Helps form a film on the surface of the skin and disperse other ingredients (like colorants) in cosmetics. Lac is a resinous substance secreted by parasite insects living on trees
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Used to thicken the product's consistency
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the 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
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
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
Unknown, Lac, Charcoal, Water, Polyvinyl alcohol, Hamamelis virginiana water, Glycereth-26, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Montmorillonite, Polysorbate 20, Acrylates/palmeth-25 acrylate copolymer, Acrylates copolymer, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Xanthan gum, Ascorbyl glucoside, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Diglycerin, Simmondsia chinensis seed extract, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Pinus pinaster bark extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Charcoal powder, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Polyglyceryl-10 diisostearate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate, Persea gratissima oil, Isostearic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Menthol, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Amino esters-1, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Butylene glycol, Water, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Lawsonia inermis extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Ocimum basilicum extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Unknown, Lac, Charcoal, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Polysorbate 20, Butylene glycol, Water, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Glycolic acid, Charcoal powder, Ascorbyl glucoside, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Glucosyl hesperidin, Simmondsia chinensis seed extract, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Ceteth-25, Oleth-10, Citrus paradisi seed extract, Xanthan gum, Cynara scolymus leaf extract, Charcoal, Water, Diglycerin, Glycerin, Zea mays starch, Montmorillonite, Kaolin, Talc, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polysorbate 20, Acrylates copolymer, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Butylene glycol, Pvp, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed extract, Unknown, Sea water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Charcoal powder, Salicornia herbacea extract, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Charcoal, Lac, Water, Diglycerin, Glycerin, Zea mays starch, Talc, Kaolin, Montmorillonite, Acrylates copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Charcoal powder, Polysorbate 20, Pvp, Butylene glycol, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Sodium hyaluronate, Simmondsia chinensis seed extract, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
