Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Aura Cleanse Foaming Gel Cleanser for Dry Skin
Source: Sephora
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl oleate, lauryl glucoside, sodium cocoyl glycinate, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, sodium methyl oleoyl taurate, sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer, xanthan gum) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together. Used as a cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
Works as a cleansing agent
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: gluconolactone.
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Key Actives
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
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 water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Works as a cleansing agent
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together. Used as a cleansing agent
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Potential irritants
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
Helps oil and water mix together. Used as a cleansing agent
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
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Comedogenic ingredients
A mineral-rich extract from red algae. Might be able to help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
All ingredients
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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 water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together. Used as a cleansing agent
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
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 stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product
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
A mineral-rich extract from red algae. Might be able to help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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 emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Ingredient list view
Water, Sea silt extract, Propanediol, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Gluconolactone, Coco-glucoside, Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate, Glyceryl oleate, Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer, Sea water, Sodium benzoate, Lauryl glucoside, Glycolipids, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Lavandula oil/extract, Sodium phytate, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Benzyl alcohol, Calcium gluconate, Linalool, Eucalyptus globulus oil, Limonene, Linalyl acetate, Berberis vulgaris root extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium metabisulfite, Amylopectin, Pentylene glycol, Lithothamnion calcareum extract, Lactic acid, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Glyceryl caprylate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract
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- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
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