Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Buy Mary May Fig Cleansing Oil in Australia , Korean Skincare and Cosmetics
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 (arachidyl glucoside, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, myristic acid, palmitic acid, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, potassium cetyl phosphate, sorbitan isostearate, 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.
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Helps oil and water mix together
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Contains Protease to gently exfoliate and reduce sebum, whiteheads, and blackheads, promoting a smoother complexion.
Source: Lila Beauty
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
Helps stabilize the product formulation
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
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Contains Protease to gently exfoliate and reduce sebum, whiteheads, and blackheads, promoting a smoother complexion.
Source: Lila Beauty
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 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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 33/100.
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Key Actives
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
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
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
Potential irritants
Physical exfoliant that can cause micro tears on the skin's surface
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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
Comedogenic ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
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
Used to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
Physical exfoliant that can cause micro tears on the skin's surface
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
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
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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
Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Dipropylene glycol, Propanediol, Cetyl alcohol, Cellulose, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, 1,2-hexanediol, Arachidyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Isononyl isononanoate, Palmitic acid, Beta vulgaris root powder, Stearic acid, Behenyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside, Bentonite, Cocos nucifera shell powder, Vitis vinifera seed powder, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyacrylate-13, Xanthan gum, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Disodium edta, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Myristic acid, Sorbitan isostearate, Glucose, Panthenol, Beta vulgaris root extract, Sucrose, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Gluconolactone
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