Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
- Anti-blemish
- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 5
Key actives
Works for
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
87% saw a visible reduction in post-acne marks
Source: Sephora CA
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
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)
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Ultra Facial Cleanser 75MLClearly Corrective Dark-Spot Corrector 30MLUltra Facial Cream 50MLPowerful-Strength Line-Reducing & Dark Circle-Diminishing Vitamin C Eye Serum 15ML
Source: Bluemercury
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, carbomer, cetyl alcohol, cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, glyceryl stearate, hexylene glycol, laureth-2, lauryl glucoside, myristic acid, palmitic acid, peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, peg-8 stearate, ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-30, sodium laureth sulfate, stearyl alcohol, sucrose stearate, triethanolamine, xanthan gum) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, sodium laureth sulfate
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Used to create a thicker product consistency
An emollient that helps soften the skin
Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
Exfoliation
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: 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)
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Salicylic acid, Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Acrylates copolymer, Lauryl glucoside, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, Triethanolamine, Sodium chloride, Pentylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Hexylene glycol, Behenyl alcohol, Distearyl ether, Sodium benzoate, Laureth-2, Squalane, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl glucoside, Persea gratissima oil, Water, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin, Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-30, Phenoxyethanol, Salicylic acid, Xanthan gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Potassium hydroxide, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Tocopheryl acetate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Disodium edta, Adenosine, Linalool, Butylene glycol, Tocopherol, Citrus aurantium tachibana peel extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Water, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Squalane, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Sucrose stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Peg-8 stearate, Myristyl myristate, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Phenoxyethanol, Persea gratissima oil, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Oryza sativa bran oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Chlorphenesin, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Disodium edta, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Carbomer, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Myristic acid, Hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine, Bht, Salicylic acid, Citric acid
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