Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Aquarius BHA + Blue Tansy Clarity 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 (cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, coco-glucoside, lauryl glucoside, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, sodium methyl oleoyl taurate) 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, coco-glucoside
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
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
Works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
What Else You Need to Know Formulated specifically for oily and blemish-prone skin and powered by BHA, blue tansy, and zinc—a power trio for targeting oil and visibly minimizing pores—this cleanser removes makeup without stripping your skin of moisture.
Source: Sephora CA
This product contains ingredients (zinc pca) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
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
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
What it is A BHA gel cleanser that thoroughly cleans pores and gently exfoliates oily and combination skin prone to breakouts.
Source: Sephora CA
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 might contain salicylic acid
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Anti-blemish | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate, Lauryl glucoside, Coco-glucoside, Salix nigra bark extract, Tanacetum annuum flower oil, Zinc pca, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Sodium levulinate, Sodium anisate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Menthyl lactate, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Lactobacillus ferment, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Betaine, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract
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