Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Formulated with Glycolic Acid to deep clean and break down makeup, oil, and impurities, our foaming exfoliant helps refine pores and retexturize uneven skin.
Source: Mario Badescu
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: glycolic acid.
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Glycolic Foaming Cleanser
Source: From product name
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium lauryl sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.
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 water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Formulated with Glycolic Acid to deep clean and break down makeup, oil, and impurities, our foaming exfoliant helps refine pores and retexturize uneven skin.
Source: Mario Badescu
This product contains ingredients (glycolic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Exfoliation | |
| Cleansing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Key Actives
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
Potential irritants
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
A plant extract that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. It can be irritating
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
Comedogenic ingredients
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
All ingredients
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
A plant extract that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. It can be irritating
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cocamide mea, Triethanolamine, Althaea officinalis leaf/root extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Propylene glycol, Glycolic acid, Parfum, Diazolidinyl urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Citral, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene