Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Koa & Sweet Almond Soothing Herbal Cleansing Stick
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 (coco-glucoside, coconut alcohol, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium cocoyl isethionate) 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 and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
Helps water and oil 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
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
treats dry skin, improves and reduces the appearance of acne and reverses sun damage by improving cell turnover Walnut Powder.
Source: Ulta
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
sloughs off dead skin cells to reveal radiant skin Hemp Seed Oil.
Source: Ulta
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.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 33/100.
Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
Almond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
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
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
A fragrance. Can be irritating
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
Comedogenic ingredients
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
Almond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
A type of volcanic glass. Absorbs moisture and can temporarily mattify the skin
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
A fragrance. Can be irritating
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
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
Ingredient list view
Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Glycerin, Water, Cocos nucifera oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, C12-18 alkyl glucoside, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Parfum, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Mangifera indica seed butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Helianthus annuus seed extract, Persea gratissima oil, Persea gratissima fruit extract, Juglans regia shell powder, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Perlite, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Coco-glucoside, Chlorphenesin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Coconut alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol, Coumarin, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Benzyl salicylate, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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