Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Purifying Gel Cleanser
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 (cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, lauryl glucoside, sodium coco-glucoside tartrate, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium hydroxypropylsulfonate decylglucoside crosspolymer, sodium hydroxypropylsulfonate laurylglucoside crosspolymer, sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) 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 methyl cocoyl taurate
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
Helps oil and water mix together
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
A fusion of Salicylic acid, an ingredient with anti-acne properties that deeply penetrates to improve skin texture, emolliating Glycerin and Yucca Saponins Extract, the purifying gel effectively fights irritation and softens the skin whilst increasing cell renewal for a smooth, radiant complexion.
Source: Lookfantastic Australia
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
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
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
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Comedogenic ingredients
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium hydroxypropylsulfonate laurylglucoside crosspolymer, Sodium coco-glucoside tartrate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Sodium cocoyl hydrolyzed amaranth protein, Lauryl glucoside, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Niacinamide, Salicylic acid, Yucca schidigera root extract, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, Sodium hydroxypropylsulfonate decylglucoside crosspolymer, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Carnosine, Phenyl t-butylnitrone, Gluconolactone, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone
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- Emblica
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