Glow Recipe Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser

Name: Glow Recipe - Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser
Brand: Glow Recipe

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WORKS FOR

Exfoliation
Cleansing
Anti-blemish

KEY INGREDIENTS

glycolic acid
lactic acid
beta-glucan
betaine
glycerin
sodium hyaluronate
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

75 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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Formula review

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What does the product description say?

"Blueberry Bounce Gentle Cleanser"

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WIMJ summary

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people decyl glucoside.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
decyl glucoside	HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"Pores, Oiliness, and Acne and Blemishes Formulation."

Sephora CA

WIMJ summary

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	MEDIUM
beta-glucan	LOW

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What does the product description say?

"A quenching cleanser and deep-cleaning mask in one, the formula features blueberry extract and gentle alpha hydroxy acids to exfoliate, clarify and strengthen cells, leaving skin soft, dewy and beautifully bouncy."

Cultbeauty

WIMJ summary

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH
lactic acid	HIGH
sea salt	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
decyl glucoside
scutellaria baicalensis root extract
paeonia suffruticosa root extract

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
decyl glucoside Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating	8.3% - 10.2%
caulerpa lentillifera extract	4.5% - 5.4%
beta-glucan Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles	3.1% - 3.8%
scutellaria baicalensis root extract A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties	2.2% - 2.6%
paeonia suffruticosa root extract	1.9% - 2.4%
betaine Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture	1.6% - 1.9%
sea salt Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration	1.4% - 1.8%
vaccinium angustifolium fruit	1.2% - 1.5%
glycyrrhiza glabra root extract A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals	0.75% - 1.1%
sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin	0.7% - 1.05%
butylene glycol 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	0.6% - 0.85%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.5% - 0.75%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	0.5% - 0.75%
rubus idaeus fruit	0.45% - 0.65%
1,2-hexanediol A preservative	0.35% - 0.65%
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	0.3% - 0.55%
arctostaphylos uva ursi leaf extract	0.25% - 0.5%
morus nigra fruit extract	0.2% - 0.4%
physalis peruviana fruit extract	0.2% - 0.4%
vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking	0.2% - 0.35%
linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.15% - 0.25%
butylphenyl methylpropional A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating	0.1% - 0.2%
hexyl cinnamal A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant	0.1% - 0.15%
citronellol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.05% - 0.1%
lactic acid An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)	0.05% - 0.1%
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