Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Does not work for
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Exfoliance Clarté Fresh Exfoliating Clarifying Gel by Lancôme is formulated with white wax micro-beads, ultra-fine exfoliating grains and a cocktail of pineapple and papaya extracts to gently slough off dull skin layers and remove impurities.
Source: Ulta
This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
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? |
|---|---|
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
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)
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
Potential irritants
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)
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
Comedogenic ingredients
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
All ingredients
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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)
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Polyethylene, Hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Ci 42090, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Ci 17200, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-32, Peg-32 stearate, Peg-6 stearate, Salicylic acid, Limonene, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Xanthan gum, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Benzyl alcohol, Propanediol, Chondrus crispus, Carrageenan, Papain, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Methylparaben, Tetrasodium edta, Potassium sorbate, Hexyl cinnamal, Parfum
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