PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
BENEFITS & POWER INGREDIENTS Balancing Cleanser.
cocamide mipa
1.8% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Surfactant - foam booster, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, foam boosting, surfactant, and viscosity controlling. Comes from coconut acid. Doesn't appear to be a common irritant
cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
0.6% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
glyceryl caprylate
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Clarifying Spot Gel.
bakuchiol
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation
glycolic acid
0.15% -
0.25%
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
allantoin
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Willow Bark Extract, a natural source of BHA Salicylic Acid, exfoliates, while Rosewater and Witch Hazel Water help reduce shine and balance skin for a more even-toned complexion.
glycolic acid
0.15% -
0.25%
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
salix alba bark extract
1.1% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
allantoin
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
91/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
5.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
hamamelis virginiana water
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
coconut alkanes
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
bakuchiol
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that is, though different in chemical structure, acts similar to retinoids. First studies show that it can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, reduce clogged pores and blemishes, and reduce inflammation. There is no conclusive evidence that bakuchiol is as effective as retinol however. The study that directly compared retinol with bakuchiol used bakuchiol applied twice daily compared to once per day for the retinol. According to this study, bakuchiol is less irritating than retinol. Bakuchiol is extracted from seeds of Babchi plant. Other parts of the plant contain coumarins that could cause allergic and irritant reactions. These compounds should be removed in the extraction process when bakuchiol is produced, but it is a good idea to be cautious and stay away from products that include the Babchi plant extracts other than purified bakuchiol to avoid irritation
glycolic acid
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
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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Potential irritants
sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
5.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
hamamelis virginiana water
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
coconut alkanes
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin
All ingredients
sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
5.1% -
6.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Glycerin, Acrylates copolymer, Cocamide mipa, Hamamelis virginiana water, Salix alba bark extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Rosa damascena flower water, Charcoal powder, Arginine, Rosa canina fruit extract, Glyceryl caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium gluconate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Water, Salix alba bark extract, Camellia sinensis leaf water, Isoamyl laurate, Zingiber officinale water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Isododecane, Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Arginine, Epilobium fleischeri extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Nymphaea caerulea flower extract, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit extract, Salvia sclarea extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Panthenol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Benzoic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Water, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Rosa damascena flower water, Propanediol, Isopentyldiol, Coconut alkanes, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Glycolic acid, Heptyl undecylenate, Sodium hyaluronate, Salix alba bark extract, Bakuchiol, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Allantoin, Trifolium pratense flower extract, Thymus vulgaris leaf extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium hydroxide, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Backhousia citriodora leaf extract
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