innisfree Volcanic Blackhead 3 Step Program 1ea

innisfree Volcanic Blackhead 3 Step Program 1ea

Efficacy0/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Anti-blemish
Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Innisfree Volcanic Blackhead 3 Step Program is formulated with Jeju volcanic clusters to help remove blackheads.”
Source: Lila Beauty

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan 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~0.01–0.05%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Sorbitan sesquioleate, Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sorbitan sesquioleateUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~3.2–4.8%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~1.4–2.1%est.
Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.9–2.9%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.8–1.25%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Methyl glucose sesquistearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.3%est.
Cucumis sativus fruit extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effectMedium~0.01–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Isostearic acid~7.1–10.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a nice product texture

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Sorbitan sesquioleate~3.2–4.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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1,2-hexanediol~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Polysorbate 60~1.9–2.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Tromethamine~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Glyceryl stearate~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~0.8–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-100 stearate~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Butylene glycol~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Parfum~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Cetearyl glucoside~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

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Methyl glucose sesquistearate~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

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 extract
Ingredient list view

Water, Isostearic acid, Sorbitan sesquioleate, 1,2-hexanediol, Polysorbate 60, Tromethamine, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Peg-100 stearate, Butylene glycol, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetearyl glucoside, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract

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