Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
- Exfoliation
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
With gentle exfoliation from 4% pure glycolic acid, this foaming gel cleanser clears blemishes, oils & blackheads as it removes make-up, toxins, and dead skin cells.
Source: N/A
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.
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
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
This clinical-grade foaming gel cleanser uses 64% organic aloe vera, 5% glycolic acid, and 12 adaptogenic botanicals, including vitamin E and zinc microbeads, for the highest-quality cleansing experience.
Source: Gunilla of Sweden
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
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
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Clear pimples & oily skin fast, non-irritating, drug-free!
Source: Gunilla of Sweden
This product contains ingredients (glycolic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
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
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 62/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
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
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Potential irritants
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
A plant extract. Benefits of topical application are not confirmed
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
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
A plant extract. Benefits of topical application are not confirmed
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
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
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sorbitol, Unknown, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium c8-16 isoalkylsuccinyl lactoglobulin sulfonate, Carbomer, Nasturtium officinale extract, Arctium lappa root extract, Salvia officinalis extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Hedera helix extract, Saponaria officinalis extract, Vitis vinifera vine extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, Arnica montana extract, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Aesculus hippocastanum extract, Triethanolamine, Glycolic acid, Unknown, Citrus medica peel oil, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Wheat germamidopropyl dimethylamine, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Allantoin
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