PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Reflection Cleansing Balm
glyceryl caprylate
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
lecithin
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 6
Potential irritants
cymbopogon martini oil
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
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Comodogenic ingredients
hydrogenated vegetable oil
3.5% -
5.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
theobroma cacao seed butter
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
gluconolactone
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
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
theobroma cacao seed butter
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Potential irritants
cymbopogon martini oil
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
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Comodogenic ingredients
hydrogenated vegetable oil
3.5% -
5.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
theobroma cacao seed butter
1.7% -
2.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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All ingredients
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
25% -
37%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
coco-caprylate
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
caprylic/capric triglyceride
4.9% -
7.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
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Ingredient list view
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Coco-caprylate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Lecithin, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Copernicia cerifera wax, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Algae extract, Ci 14700, Chondrus crispus, Macropiper excelsum leaf extract, Cyathea medullaris leaf extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Mel, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Honey, Cymbopogon martini oil, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Cetyl esters, Oryza sativa bran wax, Olea europaea fruit oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Gluconolactone, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Unknown, Sodium benzoate, Calcium gluconate, Potassium sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Santalum album oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Boswellia serrata oil, Eugenia caryophyllus oil, Eucalyptus globulus oil
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- Seaweeds as Source of Bioactive Substances and Skin Care Therapy—Cosmeceuticals, Algotheraphy, and Thalassotherapy
- Comparison of skin calming effects of cosmetic products containing 4-t-butylcyclohexanol or acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester on capsaicin-induced facial stinging in volunteers with sensitive skin
- Amended Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics
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- Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammation
- Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils
- A comparative study of gluconolactone versus benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
- The Polyhydroxy Acid Gluconolactone Protects Against Ultraviolet Radiation in an In Vitro Model of Cutaneous Photoaging
- Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivity
- The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study
- A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimen
- The use of polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) in photoaged skin
- Blackwell Publishing, Ltd. Alpha-hydroxyacids and carboxylic acids
- An evaluation of a polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen in combination with azelaic acid 15% gel in rosacea patients
- Aging Skin: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
- Clinical and cosmeceutical uses of hydroxyacids
- Polyhydroxy Acids (PHAs) Provide Conditioning Effects to Skin Without Increasing Sensitivity to UV Light
- α-(-)-Bisabolol Reduces Pro-Inflammatory Cytokine Production and Ameliorates Skin Inflammation
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
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