PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Pore Cleansing Balm .
peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps water and oil mix together
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Pore Cleansing Balm .
salicylic acid
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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)
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Beta hydroxy acids (BHA) such as salicylic acid help gently dissolve trapped sebum build-up, revealing pores that look smaller and more clear.
salicylic acid
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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)
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
33/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
lavandula angustifolia oil
5% -
7.4%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
salicylic acid
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial,
Evens skin tone
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)
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
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Potential irritants
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
lavandula angustifolia oil
5% -
7.4%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
lavandula angustifolia oil
5% -
7.4%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
4.4% -
6.6%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
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Ingredient list view
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Paraffinum liquidum, Ethylhexyl stearate, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Cocos nucifera oil, Polyethylene, C13-15 alkane, Olea europaea fruit oil, Peg-10 isostearate, Trihydroxystearin, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Salicylic acid, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Mentha piperita oil
Sources
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes
- A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oil
- Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Use
- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil