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What can the product work for?
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Bearberry Oily Skin Balancing Face Wash
decyl glucoside
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
sodium cocoyl glutamate
3.4% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Formulated with pure botanicals alongside 20 oil-fighting extracts, excess oil will be regulated, helping to unclog pores and allowing you to achieve a smooth, shine-free finish.
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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?
Pores will be refined while Alpha Hydroxy Acids gently exfoliate the surface of your skin, creating a smooth, airbrushed look.
salix nigra bark extract
2.6% -
3.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
33/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
decyl glucoside
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
User reviews (0)
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
gluconolactone
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation
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
decyl glucoside
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Show more
Potential irritants
decyl glucoside
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
23% -
35%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging
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
aloe barbadensis extract
4.8% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
decyl glucoside
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Show more
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Aloe barbadensis extract, Decyl glucoside, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Salix nigra bark extract, Glycerin, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Sucrose, Unknown, Acer saccharum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Oryza sativa seed extract, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf extract, Gluconolactone, Sapindus mukorossi fruit extract, Mentha piperita oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Cupressus sempervirens leaf oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Backhousia citriodora leaf oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Limonene, Geraniol, Citral, Linalool, Citronellol
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