Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
- Exfoliation
- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Works for
Anti-blemish
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: gluconolactone
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
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
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
Exfoliation
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: gluconolactone.
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
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Home to an expert formula of adaptogenic Reishi Mushroom, Ashwagandha and Echinacea, it effectively removes impurities and traces of makeup whilst also helping to refine pore size, reduce signs of fatigue and defend from daily environmental stress.
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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.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Water, Rosa damascena flower water, Sodium pca, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Fructose, Sodium benzoate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Echinacea purpurea extract, Sodium phytate, Withania somnifera root extract, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Ganoderma lucidum stem extract, Ribes nigrum fruit extract, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Calcium gluconate, Cananga odorata flower oil, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Arginine/lysine polypeptide, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool
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