Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Jojoba Exfoliating 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 (benzethonium chloride, c10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters, cetearyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, tea-cocoyl glutamate) 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: benzethonium chloride
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Jojoba Exfoliating Cleanser
Source: From product name
This product might help exfoliate the skin with polylactic acid, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Used as an abrasive ingredient for physical (mechanical) exfoliation
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)
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Anti-Pollution Blackheads Breakouts / Acne Dehydration Dullness / Brightening Flakiness Hyperpigmentation / Dark Spots Loss of Firmness / Elasticity Uneven skin texture Uneven skin tone Visible pores
Source: SpaceNK
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 | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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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)
An emollient that helps soften the skin
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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 attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
Potential irritants
A plant oil that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. 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)
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
Used as an abrasive ingredient for physical (mechanical) exfoliation
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
All ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
Used as an abrasive ingredient for physical (mechanical) exfoliation
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
A plant oil that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
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)
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetyl palmitate, Polylactic acid, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Pentylene glycol, Tea-cocoyl glutamate, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 60, Stearic acid, Simmondsia chinensis seed powder, Di-ppg-3 myristyl ether adipate, C10-30 cholesterol/lanosterol esters, Betaine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Castoryl maleate, Piper methysticum rhizome/root extract, Sodium pca, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Coriandrum sativum fruit/leaf extract, Coriandrum sativum fruit oil, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl alcohol, Sorbitol, Disodium edta, Proline, Chondrus crispus extract, Salicylic acid, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzethonium chloride, Serine, Glycine, Glutamic acid, Lysine, Propylene glycol, Alanine, Arginine, Threonine, Citric acid, Benzyl alcohol
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