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WORKS FOR

Cleansing
Exfoliation
Anti-blemish

KEY INGREDIENTS

salicylic acid
lactic acid
panthenol
glycerin
ilex paraguariensis leaf extract
isomalt
sodium pca
bisabolol
Vitamin E
Tea extract
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
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PURIFYING FOAM CLEANSER

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"PURIFYING FOAM CLEANSER"

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WIMJ summary for cleansing

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
coco-glucoside	HIGH
decyl glucoside	HIGH
glyceryl oleate	HIGH

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"PURIFYING FOAM CLEANSERSkin Resurfacing Cleanser + Pore Detox 5."

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WIMJ summary for anti-blemish

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
ginkgo biloba leaf extract	LOW
salicylic acid	HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"PURIFYING FOAM CLEANSERSkin Resurfacing Cleanser + Pore Detox 5."

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WIMJ summary for exfoliation

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
lactic acid	HIGH
salicylic acid	HIGH

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Promise	Can it deliver?
Cleansing
Exfoliation
Anti-blemish

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 25/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
decyl glucoside
glyceryl oleate
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
decyl glucoside Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating	6.4% - 7.8%
glyceryl oleate Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating	3.5% - 4.2%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	2.9% - 3.6%
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together	2.3% - 2.8%
coco-glucoside Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating	1.9% - 2.3%
zingiber officinale root extract A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking	1.5% - 1.8%
rhododendron ferrugineum leaf cell culture extract	1.3% - 1.6%
malus domestica fruit cell culture extract	1.1% - 1.3%
vitis vinifera fruit cell extract	0.7% - 1.05%
aloe barbadensis leaf extract 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	0.6% - 0.9%
camellia sinensis extract Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin	0.35% - 0.6%
salvia officinalis extract	0.2% - 0.35%
pelargonium graveolens extract	0.2% - 0.4%
melissa officinalis leaf extract A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating	0.2% - 0.4%
ginkgo biloba leaf extract A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating	0.2% - 0.35%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
rosmarinus officinalis extract	0.2% - 0.35%
mentha piperita extract Used as a fragrance and can be irritating	0.25% - 0.5%
thymus vulgaris extract	0.15% - 0.3%
chamomilla recutita extract Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating	0.15% - 0.3%
trifolium pratense extract	0.15% - 0.25%
rosa canina fruit extract A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking	0.15% - 0.25%
borago officinalis extract	0.15% - 0.3%
macrocystis pyrifera extract	0.15% - 0.25%
panax ginseng root extract A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating	0.15% - 0.3%
camellia sinensis extract Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin	0.15% - 0.25%
ilex paraguariensis leaf extract A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain fragrand compounds like linalool that can be irritating	0.1% - 0.2%
lippia citriodora leaf extract	0.1% - 0.2%
citrus grandis extract	0.15% - 0.25%
sambucus nigra extract	0.15% - 0.25%
fucus vesiculosus extract	0.15% - 0.25%
salicylic acid Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)	0.15% - 0.25%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.15% - 0.25%
menthol	0.15% - 0.25%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.15% - 0.25%
tocopherol 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	0.15% - 0.3%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.15% - 0.3%
hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.15% - 0.3%
sorbitol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture	0.15% - 0.25%
alcohol Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties	0.15% - 0.25%
bisabolol An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties	0.1% - 0.2%
lecithin Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	0.2% - 0.35%
polysorbate 80 Helps water and oil mix together	0.15% - 0.3%
potassium hydroxide Used to adjust the pH level of products	0.15% - 0.3%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.15% - 0.3%
chlorphenesin A preservative	0.15% - 0.25%
benzyl salicylate A fragrance. Is a likely irritant	0.15% - 0.25%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.2% - 0.35%
isomalt Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.15% - 0.3%
sodium benzoate A preservative	0.15% - 0.25%
lactic acid An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)	0.15% - 0.3%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.15% - 0.25%
sodium pca Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer	0.15% - 0.3%
soy isoflavones	0.1% - 0.2%
panthenol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function	0.1% - 0.15%
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