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Clarifying Foam Cleanser Medik8

Medik8 - Clarifying Foam Cleanser
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Key promises

Anti-blemish, Cleansing, Exfoliation
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

100 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

MEDIUM

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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Cleansing
  • Exfoliation
  • Anti-blemish

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
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promise
What does the product description say?
"Clarifying Foam Cleanser"
From product name

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
disodium peg-12 dimethicone sulfosuccinate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
polysorbate 20
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
decyl glucoside
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"This deeply purifying, antibacterial foaming cleanser unclogs pores and lightly exfoliates the skin without causing dryness or irritation."
From: Lookfantastic Australia

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
mandelic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
salicylic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Clarifying Foam Cleanser"
From product name

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
niacinamide
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
salicylic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
mandelic acid
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
decyl glucoside
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
mandelic acid
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
salicylic acid
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 aqua (water Plain old water
2 disodium peg-12 dimethicone sulfosuccinate
3 niacinamide Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture
4 polysorbate 20 Helps oil and water mix together
5 decyl glucoside Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
6 mandelic acid Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
7 tocopherol 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
8 salicylic acid 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)
9 melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) leaf oil An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
10 ethylhexylglycerin A preservative
11 chlorhexidine digluconate A preservative
12 decyl alcohol
13 glucose Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
14 benzyl alcohol A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
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Scientific Sources

  • Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
  • Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
  • Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the year
  • Summary of mandelic acid for the improvement of skin conditions
  • Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy and Tolerability of Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Mandelic Acid, and Phytic Acid Combination Peels in Melasma
  • Vitamin E in dermatology
  • Vitamin E and Skin Health
  • Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
  • Beta Hydroxy Acids
  • A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations
  • Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study
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