PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Gentlmen Cleansing GEL
caprylyl/capryl glucoside
1.6% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
cocamidopropyl betaine
6.2% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
glyceryl caprylate
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Therefore, it is perfect for immediate harmonization of oily skin, repair of skin imperfections, brightening dull skin, reducing pigmentation spots, treating enlarged pores and blackheads, and keeping blemishes at bay – all of which can occur as a result of excess oil being secreted by the skin.
gluconolactone
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
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| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
sodium laureth sulfate
11% -
14%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
cocamidopropyl betaine
6.2% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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Comodogenic ingredients
sodium laureth sulfate
11% -
14%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
gluconolactone
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
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
glyceryl caprylate
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
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Potential irritants
sodium laureth sulfate
11% -
14%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
cocamidopropyl betaine
6.2% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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Comodogenic ingredients
sodium laureth sulfate
11% -
14%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
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All ingredients
sodium laureth sulfate
11% -
14%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
cocamidopropyl betaine
6.2% -
7.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Glycerin, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Aroma, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Benzyl alcohol, Potassium hydroxide, Peg-4, Sodium benzoate, Polyglyceryl-5 oleate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Propanediol, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium phytate, Agar, Gluconolactone, Sodium salicylate, Ci 73360, Algin, Tocopheryl acetate, Polysorbate 20, Calcium gluconate
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmetics
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- Polyhydroxy Acids (PHAs) Provide Conditioning Effects to Skin Without Increasing Sensitivity to UV Light