Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
A non-foaming gel formula, this cleanser removes makeup and other skin impurities while regulating moisture.
Source: Sephora Hong Kong
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, peg-8 stearate, ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, triethanolamine) 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.
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 to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
It contains Alpha Hydroxy Acid, which exfoliates your skin to prevent any buildup and prevents your skin from drying out.
Source: Sephora Hong Kong
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
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
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
Potential irritants
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
Comedogenic ingredients
All ingredients
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 create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Peg-8 stearate, Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Parfum, Propylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Methylparaben, Diazolidinyl urea, Propylparaben, Citronellol, Mica, Ci 19140, Ci 15985, Ci 16035