Works for
CleansingPolyglyceryl-3 palmitate, Polyglyceryl-4 oleate + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Emulsifying with water to completely remove dirt, make up, excess oil and daily impurities, this oil-textured cleansing hero uses a potent form of vitamin C – alongside salicylic acid, vitamins and nutrients – to deeply (but gently!) hydrate, exfoliate, brighten and fight blemishes, all without stripping skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (polyglyceryl-3 palmitate, polyglyceryl-4 oleate, polyglyceryl-5 oleate) 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.
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Emulsifying with water to completely remove dirt, make up, excess oil and daily impurities, this oil-textured cleansing hero uses a potent form of vitamin C – alongside salicylic acid, vitamins and nutrients – to deeply (but gently!) hydrate, exfoliate, brighten and fight blemishes, all without stripping skin.”
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.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Emulsifying with water to completely remove dirt, make up, excess oil and daily impurities, this oil-textured cleansing hero uses a potent form of vitamin C – alongside salicylic acid, vitamins and nutrients – to deeply (but gently!) hydrate, exfoliate, brighten and fight blemishes, all without stripping skin.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Silybum marianum seed oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Silybum marianum seed oil~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that contains essential oils that can be irritating. Can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant activity but evidence is lacking
More about Silybum marianum seed oilRaphanus sativus seed oil~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Psidium guajava seed oil~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Psidium guajava seed oilRubus chamaemorus fruit extract~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vaccinium vitis-idaea seed oil~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Momordica cochinchinensis seed aril oil~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Croton lechleri resin extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Croton lechleri resin extractTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbatePolyglyceryl-3 palmitate~0.55–1.3%
Polyglyceryl-4 oleate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 oleatePolyglyceryl-5 oleate~0.2–0.75%
Salicylic acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
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)
More about Salicylic acidLithospermum erythrorhizon root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used for its fragrance
More about Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extractSolanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Silybum marianum seed oil, Raphanus sativus seed oil, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Psidium guajava seed oil, Rubus chamaemorus fruit extract, Vaccinium vitis-idaea seed oil, Unknown, Momordica cochinchinensis seed aril oil, Croton lechleri resin extract, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Polyglyceryl-3 palmitate, Polyglyceryl-4 oleate, Polyglyceryl-5 oleate, Salicylic acid, Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Tocopherol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Guava (Psidium guajava) Oilresearchgate.net
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- 6Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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