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: 0
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Purely White Skin Brightening Cleanser
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 (coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate, lauryl glucoside, potassium laurate, potassium myristate, potassium palmitate, potassium stearate) 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: coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps water and oil mix together
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Containing Kakadu plum extract, known to be the world’s richest natural source of Vitamin C, to reduce the appearance of skin discolorations and even the skin tone, Licorice root to soothe and calm troubled skin and Willow Bark to enhance cell renewal, the natural formula is gentle enough for the most sensitive of skins.
Source: Lookfantastic US
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.
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
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 plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Potential irritants
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
A tree bark extract that has antibacterial properties and might have an anti-oxidant effect. Its effectiveness in skin has not been studied
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
A plant extract that can contain saponins. Might have anti-bactrial and anti-oxidant effect in skin. Also can be used to help oil and water mix together
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
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
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
A tree bark extract that has antibacterial properties and might have an anti-oxidant effect. Its effectiveness in skin has not been studied
A plant extract that can contain saponins. Might have anti-bactrial and anti-oxidant effect in skin. Also can be used to help oil and water mix together
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Water, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Potassium stearate, Potassium myristate, Potassium laurate, Potassium palmitate, Lauryl glucoside, Pumice, Salix alba bark extract, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Rosa gallica flower extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Viola odorata extract, Viola tricolor extract, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Prunella vulgaris leaf extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Anogeissus leiocarpus bark extract, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Sapindus mukorossi peel extract, Ascorbyl glucoside, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Parfum, Totarol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sd alcohol 40-a, Alcohol denat., Limonene, Linalool, Cymbopogon nardus oil
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