Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm
Source: From product name
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
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.
Helps oil and water mix together
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
This sorbet-like cleansing balm harnesses papaya enzymes to gently resurface skin while dissolving makeup, dirt, and oil, creating a baby-soft canvas for skincare and makeup.
Source: Sephora
This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 62/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
An emollient that helps soften the skin
Helps oil and water mix together
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Potential irritants
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
Pepper extract. Might be able to help neutralize free radicals
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Comedogenic ingredients
All ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
Pepper extract. Might be able to help neutralize free radicals
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Ingredient list view
Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Sorbitan oleate, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Polyethylene, Water, Camellia japonica seed oil, Carica papaya seed oil, Carica papaya fruit extract, Papain, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Fragaria ananassa fruit extract, Alkanna tinctoria root extract, Capsicum annuum fruit extract, Maltodextrin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Levulinic acid, Pentylene glycol, Sodium metabisulfite