Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-oxidation
- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
- Evens skin tone
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
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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Anti-oxidation
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.
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
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
Red clover flower extract. Can contain anti-oxidants but also potential irritant compounds
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
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 have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
Moisturizing
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: cocos nucifera fruit extract, simmondsia chinensis seed extract.
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
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
A fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
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
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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
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
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
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
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
IMAGE Skincare, Ormedic The Balancing Gel Polisher uses natural exfoliating agents; including Pomegranate Enzymes, Olive Pit Powder and Bamboo spheres, to clear away dead skin cells and remove dullness.
Source: Allbeauty
This product might help exfoliate the skin with lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
An enzyme-based exfoliant
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Recommended for gentle daily exfoliation.Clinically proven to Improve skin smoothness by 23%* Increase brightness by 13%*Consumer panel results 100% reported that the product leaves skin soft* 90% agreed that the product encourages a brighter, more even-looking complexion* 90% agreed that skin looks radiant* 87% reported that skin is more polished*This formula has been modernized to meet our clean clinical skincare TM standard and formulated without parabens, phthalates, mineral oils, artificial fragrances, synthetic dyes or animal testing.
Source: Image skincare
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
An enzyme-based exfoliant
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
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Exfoliation | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 25/100.
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Key Actives
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
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
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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 attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Potential irritants
An enzyme-based exfoliant
Most likely used for its fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
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
Red clover flower extract. Can contain anti-oxidants but also potential irritant compounds
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
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
Red clover flower extract. Can contain anti-oxidants but also potential irritant compounds
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
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
An abrasive ingredient used for physical exfoliation (scrubbing)
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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
A fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
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
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
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
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
Comedogenic ingredients
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to 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
All ingredients
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
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
An enzyme-based exfoliant
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
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 attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
An abrasive ingredient used for physical exfoliation (scrubbing)
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
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Most likely used for its fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
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
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
A fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
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
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
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
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
Red clover flower extract. Can contain anti-oxidants but also potential irritant compounds
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
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
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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
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
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
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
Red clover flower extract. Can contain anti-oxidants but also potential irritant compounds
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Vitis vinifera fruit water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cellulose, Polysorbate 20, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Carbomer, Aminomethyl propanol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Xylitol, Hydrolyzed verbascum thapsus flower, Ethylhexylglycerin, Olea europaea seed powder, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citric acid, Polygonum fagopyrum flour, Copper pca, Microcitrus australasica fruit extract, Hydrogenated castor oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed extract, 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, Sodium levulinate, Glyceryl caprylate, Algin, 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, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium anisate, Amyl cinnamal, Benzyl alcohol, Limonene, Ci 77492, Ci 77289, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Vitis vinifera fruit water, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Arctium lappa root extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Tamarindus indica fruit extract, Trifolium pratense flower extract
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