Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Total Clean Shower Gel
Source: From product name
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 coco-betaine, sodium laureth sulfate.
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.
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps dissolve other ingredients
A solvent with some emollient properties
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Formulated with fortifying and energising ingredients, added Carbon works to unclog congested pores and defend against excess oil production to leave skin soft, fresh and comfortable.
Source: Lookfantastic
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
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: 37/100.
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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)
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
A solvent with some emollient properties
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps dissolve other ingredients
Potential irritants
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
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 stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
All ingredients
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
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)
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycerin, Acrylates copolymer, Parfum, Sodium chloride, Coco-betaine, Ci 19140, Ci 14700, Charcoal powder, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium dehydroacetate, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Peg-90m, Salicylic acid, Polyquaternium-7, Polyglycerin-10, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Limonene, Linalool, Pentylene glycol, Mentha piperita extract, Citric acid, Bht, Coumarin, Styrene/acrylates copolymer
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