Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Gentle Gel Facial 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 (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, coco-glucoside, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate) 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: coco-glucoside
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Benefits Gently removes dirt, excess oil, and other impurities Cleanses without stripping Helps calm, soothe and nourish facial skin Bergamot, Willow Bark and Chamomile, for gentle decongestion and exfoliation of the skin, clearing dirt and oil while tightening and refining pores Naturally tightens pores and actively decongests to help reduce acne and blackheads Vegan, Cruelty-Free Key Ingredients Chamomile, Bergamot, Rose and Willow Bark naturally cleanse, purify and decongest the skin.
Source: Ulta
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too 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
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
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
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
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Potential irritants
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
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
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating
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
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Coco-glucoside, Cellulose, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Salix alba bark extract, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Sodium phytate, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol
- In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Response
- Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucoside
- Fragrance Compound Geraniol Forms Contact Allergens on Air Exposure. Identification and Quantification of Oxidation Products and Effect on Skin Sensitization
- Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extract
- An evaluation of the effect of a topical product containing salicin on the visible signs of human skin aging