Name: Kate Somerville - ExfoliKate Daily Foaming Cleanser
Brand: Kate Somerville

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Cleansing
Exfoliation

Cleansing

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ExfoliKate Daily Foaming Cleanser

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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (lauramidopropyl betaine, sodium cocoyl glycinate, stearic acid) 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.

lauramidopropyl betaine 4.3% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

sodium cocoyl glycinate 5.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps oil and water mix together

stearic acid 7.8% - 9.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

A seriously clever cleanser, Kate Somerville’s ExfoliKate Cleanser gently removes excess oil, make up and surface impurities while also exfoliating away dulling, uneven cells to diminish dryness and reveal unrivalled radiance.

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This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.

glycolic acid 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid

papain 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating

lactic acid 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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 microbiome)

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lactic acid 0.45% - 0.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Evens skin tone, Exfoliation, Anti-aging

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 microbiome)

glycolic acid 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Exfoliation, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid

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papain 0.55% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Exfoliation

An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating

glycolic acid 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Exfoliation, Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

stearic acid 7.8% - 9.6%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

sodium cocoyl glycinate 5.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Water, Stearic acid, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Cetearyl phosphate, Xylitylglucoside, Dimethicone peg-8 meadowfoamate, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Bromelain, Papain, Lactobacillus/pumpkin fruit ferment filtrate, Lauramide dipa, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Lactic acid, Glycolic acid, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Aniba rosaeodora wood extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Geranium maculatum oil, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Chlorophyllin-copper complex, Ci 75810, Maltodextrin

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Key ingredients	lactic acid anhydroxylitol +6 more	Common: glycolic acid glycerin Other: hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate +4 more	Common: glycolic acid lactic acid +2 more Other: salicylic acid salicylic acid +4 more	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: cocamidopropyl betaine poloxamer 124 +1 more	Common: glycolic acid lactic acid +1 more Other: niacinamide gluconolactone +3 more	Common: glycolic acid glycerin Other: salicylic acid fructose +9 more	Common: glycolic acid glycerin Other: azelaic acid niacinamide +36 more	Common: glycolic acid glycerin Other: benzoyl peroxide niacinamide +12 more	Common: glycolic acid glycerin Other: niacinamide gluconolactone +6 more	Common: lactic acid glycerin Other: peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides polysorbate 20	Common: glycolic acid glycerin Other: niacinamide salicylic acid +8 more
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Potential Irritants	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? geranium maculatum oil Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	limonene Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +18 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate Has skin benefit? +3 more	parfum Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? glyceryl oleate Has skin benefit? +8 more	niacin Has skin benefit? retinyl acetate Has skin benefit? +22 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? polyaminopropyl biguanide Has skin benefit? +6 more	mandelic acid Has skin benefit? sodium methyl cocoyl taurate Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? stearic acid Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate Has skin benefit? +17 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	water Has skin benefit? lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylyl/capryl glucoside Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +87 more	benzoyl peroxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +23 more

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