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Cleaning Supply - Retinol 24 + Peptide Face Wash, Smoothing, Sulfate-Free
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Take off your makeup and purify your skin with the ultra-mild cleanser, follow with the retexturising and brightening pads, then promote firmness with the low-dose retinol serum.
xanthan gum
0.15% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Used to create a thicker product consistency
cetearyl alcohol
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
ceteth-20
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps water and oil mix together
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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Facial Radiance Pads x60 A FAB bestseller, these glow-boosting AHA pads effectively exfoliate, tone and brighten all skin types – even sensitive.
glycolic acid
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
retinol
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
urea
1% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
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Anti-blemish
retinol
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
glycolic acid
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
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
niacinamide
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 8
Potential irritants
chrysanthemum parthenium extract
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Could have anti-inflammatory effect on skin, but can be irritating as well. Can be added to products for its smell
glycolic acid
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
4.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
niacinamide
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
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Potential irritants
chrysanthemum parthenium extract
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Could have anti-inflammatory effect on skin, but can be irritating as well. Can be added to products for its smell
glycolic acid
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Exfoliation,
Anti-blemish
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
4.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.55% -
1.25%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
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All ingredients
glyceryl stearate se
4.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
glycerin
3.5% -
5.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glyceryl stearate se, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl alcohol, Colloidal oatmeal, Dimethicone, Squalane, Urea, Allantoin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Carbomer, Ceramide np, Cetearyl alcohol, Chrysanthemum parthenium extract, Citric acid, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Sodium hydroxide, Tetrasodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Cucumis sativus fruit water, Lactic acid, Glycolic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Chrysanthemum parthenium extract, Polysorbate 20, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Citrus nobilis, Retinol, Unknown, Water, Polysorbate 80, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polysorbate 20, Butylene glycol, Persea gratissima oil, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Retinol, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Colloidal oatmeal, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Ceramide np, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Linoleic acid, Allantoin, Phytosteryl canola glycerides, Palmitic acid, Oleic acid, Glycine soja oil, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Triolein, Caprylyl glycol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Stearic acid, Maltodextrin, Bht, Bha, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium sorbate, Cream, Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Maris aqua, Sea water, Butene, Glycol, Niacinamide, Polysilicone-11, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Mica, Panthenol, Gigartina stellata/kappaphycus alvarezii extract, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Coffea arabica seed extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Caffeine, Cucurbita pepo seed extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Chrysanthemum parthenium extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Squalane, Hydrogenated polycyclopentadiene, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Lecithin, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Linoleic acid, Phytosteryl canola glycerides, Silica, Hexylene glycol, Palmitic acid, Oleic acid, Stearic acid, Sorbitan isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Triolein, T-butyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Cream, Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Dimethicone, Glyceryl stearate, C10-18 triglycerides, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Jojoba esters, Cetyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Butylene glycol, Peg-75 stearate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, Xanthan gum, Lactobacillus ferment, Tetrasodium edta, Niacinamide, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Sodium hydroxide, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Polyglycerin-3, Spilanthes acmella flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Chrysanthemum parthenium extract, Laminaria saccharina extract, Carbomer, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Polysorbate 20, Sodium lactate, Sodium hyaluronate, Palmitoyl tripeptide-38, Colloidal oatmeal, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7
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