Gamarde Organic White Effect Radiance Scrub

Gamarde Organic White Effect Radiance Scrub

Efficacy25/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Evens skin tone
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
Not delivered
What the product description says
“This scrub illuminates the complezxion of dull skins and/or dark spots, thanks to GWE lightening complex which diminishes the production of Melanin reponsible of dark spots and vegetable cellulose that exfoliates in gentleness without assault.”
Source: Cocoon Center

This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals~0.5–0.7%
Exfoliation
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Organic White Effect Radiance Scrub”
Source: Cocoon Center

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.

Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Malpighia punicifolia fruit extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract + 5 more
May help

This product contains antioxidants (malpighia punicifolia fruit extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Malpighia punicifolia fruit extractKey activeEffect: MediumA fruit extract that might help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect~0.35–0.6%
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals~0.5–0.7%
Daucus carota sativa seed oilEffect: LowA plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect~0.25–0.4%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilEffect: LowAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation~0.25–0.45%
Argania spinosa kernel oilEffect: Low, below effective doseAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~0.45–0.65%
BisabololEffect: Low, below effective doseAn active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties~0.2–0.4%
TocopherolUnder-dosedPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.3–0.55%
Moisturizing
Side benefit · Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin + 7 more
Works

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: helianthus annuus seed oil, glycine soja oil.

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~5.5–6.8%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2–2.5%
Elaeis guineensis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.6–2%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.2–1.4%
Glycine soja oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.~0.45–0.7%
Glyceryl stearate citrate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin~0.55–0.8%
Glyceryl caprylate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.4–0.65%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.3–0.55%
Argania spinosa kernel oilUnder-dosedAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties~0.45–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
15 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil + 13 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 19 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~2–2.4%est.
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil—High~0.25–0.45%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Lavandula hybrida oilPlant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergenHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Cymbopogon martini oilAromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Achillea millefolium oilAn essential oil that is used as a fragranceHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Cinnamomum camphora bark oil—High~0.2–0.35%est.
Gaultheria procumbens leaf oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Ocimum basilicum oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05%est.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~0.5–0.7%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~0.45–0.7%est.
Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.2–1.4%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~0.45–0.7%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cellulose coco-caprylate/caprate
Not recognized
Helianthus annuus seed oil~5.5–6.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract~4.2–5.2%
Formula
Sucrose distearate~2.9–3.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Parfum~2–2.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Glycerin~2–2.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
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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Elaeis guineensis oil~1.6–2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sucrose stearate~1.4–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.2–1.4%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Water~0.75–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.5–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneReduces rednessAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Glyceryl stearate citrate~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Glycine soja oil~0.45–0.7%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.45–0.65%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Malpighia punicifolia fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that might help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect

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Maltodextrin~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Tocopherol~0.3–0.55%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Bisabolol~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Lavandula hybrida oil~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen

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Cymbopogon martini oil~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

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Achillea millefolium oil~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil that is used as a fragrance

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Carum petroselinum seed oil~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Cinnamomum camphora bark oil~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Gaultheria procumbens leaf oil~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Daucus carota sativa seed oil~0.25–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect

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Apium graveolens seed oil~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Ocimum basilicum oil~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Xanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Citral~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Farnesol~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Unknown, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract, Sucrose distearate, Parfum, Glycerin, Elaeis guineensis oil, Sucrose stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Water, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Glycine soja oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Malpighia punicifolia fruit extract, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Achillea millefolium oil, Carum petroselinum seed oil, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Gaultheria procumbens leaf oil, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Apium graveolens seed oil, Ocimum basilicum oil, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Citral, Citronellol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool

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