Image skincare Ormedic Balancing Gel Polisher
Works for
ExfoliationLactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Microcrystalline celluloseNot delivered
“This refreshing facial polisher gently exfoliates and helps to refine and brighten the skin.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Evens skin toneLactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extractNot delivered
“Brightens and promotes more even skin tone”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Trifolium pratense flower extract + 7 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 14 moreWorks
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
biosaccharide gum-1, copper pca.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera fruit extract.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Microcitrus australasica fruit extract, Amyl cinnamal + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.5–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceVitis vinifera fruit water~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~2.7–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCellulose~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseLactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme-based exfoliant
More about Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerAminomethyl propanol~0.95–1.15%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideXylitol~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolHydrolyzed verbascum thapsus flower~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tapioca starch~0.55–0.85%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.55–0.8%
Olea europaea seed powder~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An abrasive ingredient used for physical exfoliation (scrubbing)
More about Olea europaea seed powderCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.5–0.75%
Copper pca~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Copper pcaMicrocitrus australasica fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Most likely used for its fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Microcitrus australasica fruit extractDecyl glucoside~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideHydrogenated castor oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilIron oxides~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Iron oxidesSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilAmyl cinnamal~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citric acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon peel extract~0.3–0.55%
Juniperus virginiana wood extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Musa sapientum fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus armeniaca fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus armeniaca fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractBiosaccharide gum-1~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Arctium lappa root extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateNelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.4–0.6%
Tamarindus indica fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trifolium pratense flower extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Red clover flower extract. Can contain anti-oxidants but also potential irritant compounds
More about Trifolium pratense flower extractLimonene~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSodium levulinate~0.4–0.6%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateKaolin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- 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
More about KaolinSilica~0.5–0.75%
Ultramarines~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ananas sativus fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractButter extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus paradisi fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cocos nucifera fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractCoffea arabica leaf/seed extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis melo fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Cucumis melo fruit extractFragaria chiloensis fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Prunus amygdalus dulcis fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractSodium anisate~0.2–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolAlgin~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginPolysorbate 20~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Vitis vinifera fruit water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cellulose, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Aminomethyl propanol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Xylitol, Hydrolyzed verbascum thapsus flower, Tapioca starch, Ethylhexylglycerin, Olea europaea seed powder, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Microcrystalline cellulose, Copper pca, Microcitrus australasica fruit extract, Decyl glucoside, Hydrogenated castor oil, Iron oxides, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Amyl cinnamal, Citric acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Juniperus virginiana wood extract, Musa sapientum fruit extract, Prunus armeniaca fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Biosaccharide gum-1, Arctium lappa root extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Tamarindus indica fruit extract, Trifolium pratense flower extract, Limonene, Sodium levulinate, Glyceryl caprylate, Kaolin, Silica, Ultramarines, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Butter extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Coffea arabica leaf/seed extract, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Sodium anisate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Algin, Polysorbate 20
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| Match | — | 33% | 33% | 31% |
| Price | $48.00 | $45.00−$3.00 | $13.77−$34.23 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid | Sodium Polyacrylate |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Image skincare - Ormedic Balancing Gel Polisher" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (copper pca 0.40% - 0.60%, biosaccharide gum-1 0.30% - 0.60% and glycerin 2.70% - 3.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 41.00$ in the United States, from 22.05£ up to 608.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 70.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
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