Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
C-ESTA Cleansing Gel
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 (ammonium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, ammonium xylenesulfonate, cocamidopropyl betaine, hexylene glycol, lauryl alcohol, oleic acid, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, polysorbate 20, quillaja saponaria bark extract) 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: ammonium lauryl sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps water and oil mix together
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Excellent cleanser for use after laser resurfacing, chemical peels or when a non-Glycolic Acid cleanser is preferable.
Source: Skinstore
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.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Key Actives
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps water and oil mix together
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
Potential irritants
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
Comedogenic ingredients
All ingredients
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
Ingredient list view
Water, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Ammonium laureth sulfate, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Ammonium xylenesulfonate, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Quillaja saponaria bark extract, Saponaria officinalis root extract, Yucca schidigera root extract, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Ascorbyl palmitate, Polysorbate 20, Dimethyl lauramine oleate, Polyquaternium-10, Dimethyl mea, Citric acid, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene, Lauryl alcohol, Ammonium sulfate, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Oleic acid, Sodium acetate, Sodium chloride, Sodium glycolate, Dimethylaminopropylamine, Isopropyl alcohol, Sodium metabisulfite, Sodium sulfite, Disodium edta, Tetrasodium edta, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol
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