Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
- Moisturizing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Product Summary
"Kate Somerville - Anti Bac Acne Clearing Lotion" is effective for: Moisturizing and Anti-blemish
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (ceramide np 0.30% - 0.70% and ceramide ns 0.35% - 0.80%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Kate Somerville" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails for 56.00$ in the United States.
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Works for
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Anti Bac Acne Clearing Lotion
Source: From product name
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: benzoyl peroxide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
Moisturizing
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cholesterol, cetyl alcohol.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, ceramide ns
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
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
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration
Helps thicken the product consistency
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
Potential irritants
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
A plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
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
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
A plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
Plant oil that due to its high content of linoleic acid can help support skin's barrier function improving its hydration
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
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
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
Ingredient list view
Water, Ppg-2 myristyl ether propionate, Argania spinosa kernel extract, Peg-40 stearate, Serenoa serrulata fruit extract, Sesamum indicum seed extract, Alcohol denat., Sorbitan stearate, Hydrogenated methyl abietate, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Carbomer, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Tetrasodium edta, Hydrogenated lecithin, Cholesterol, Ceramide ns, Ceramide np, Oleic acid, Palmitic acid, Sodium ascorbate, Sodium hydroxide, Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoyl peroxide
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