Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Gel Pure Focus Purifying Cleanser
Source: From product name
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (capryloyl glycine, decyl glucoside, lauryl phosphate, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate) 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: decyl glucoside
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
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: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
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
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
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
Helps to enhance the penetration of other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Potential irritants
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
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
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps to enhance the penetration of other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Ingredient list view
Water, Decyl glucoside, Alcohol denat., Silica, Peg-8, Lauryl phosphate, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Ci 77289, Chromium hydroxide green, Tocopherol, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylparaben, Jojoba esters, Solum diatomeae, Diatomaceous earth, Polyquaternium-7, Menthoxypropanediol, Zinc gluconate, Benzyl salicylate, Benzyl alcohol, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, Pvp, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Capryloyl glycine, Farnesol, Sarcosine, Bisabolol, Potassium hydroxide, Methylparaben, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Parfum
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