Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
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Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Mens Face Wash
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 (cocamidopropyl betaine, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, rice oil glycereth-8 esters, shea butter glycereth-8 esters, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, stearic acid, xanthan gum) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Harry’s Exfoliating Face Wash for Men combines what’s good about a facial cleanser and a facial scrub in one bottle.
Source: Target
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
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 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 microbiome)
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Key Actives
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Potential irritants
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
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
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
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 microbiome)
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Comedogenic ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
All ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
A type of volcanic glass. Absorbs moisture and can temporarily mattify the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
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
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
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
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations
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 microbiome)
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Water, Myristic acid, Palmitic acid, Lauric acid, Stearic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Perlite, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Cocos nucifera water, Panthenol, Rice oil glycereth-8 esters, Shea butter glycereth-8 esters, Mentha piperita oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Salix alba bark extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Tocopheryl acetate, Menthol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipropylene glycol, P-anisic acid, Sodium phytate, Polyquaternium-7, Menthyl lactate, Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan gum, Lactic acid, Bht, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Limonene
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