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Combination Skin Regime Medik8

Medik8 - Combination Skin Regime
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Key promises

Anti-blemish, Cleansing, Exfoliation
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

93 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH

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Lookfantastic Australia
Starting at A$336.00
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In stock 2/20/2021
Recreate Yourself
Starting at A$336.00
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Out of stock 2/10/2021
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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?
"Infused with mangosteen and raspberry extracts to provide natural antioxidant protection and increase skin barrier function, Surface Radiance CleanseTM thoroughly removes impurities to decongest the skin."
From: Lookfantastic Australia

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
lecithin
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
stearic acid
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Medik8's best-selling cleanser, Surface Radiance CleanseTM, gently renews and purifies skin to reveal a soft, radiant complexion."
From: Lookfantastic Australia

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
salicylic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
mandelic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
lactic acid
HIGH
does not meet threshold
Irritancy
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promise
What does the product description say?
"The formula helps to eliminate bacteria to help prevent future breakouts whilst infusing the complexion with a radiant, healthy-looking glow."
From: Recreate Yourself

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
salicylic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
retinal
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
mandelic acid
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
sodium cocoamphoacetate
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 aqua (water Plain old water
2 sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
3 sodium cocoamphoacetate Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
4 cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
5 sodium chloride Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
6 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
7 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)
8 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
9 citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
10 citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
11 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
12 citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
13 garcinia mangostana (mangosteen) peel extract
14 yucca schidigera root extract
15 lactic acid 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 microbiom)
16 sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH
17 citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel oil A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
18 rubus idaeus (raspberry) fruit extract A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, bu research on its effectiveness is lacking
19 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
20 citrus aurantifolia (lime) oil
21 citrus aurantium amara (bitter orange) peel oil
22 limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
23 ethylhexylglycerin A preservative
24 aqua (water Plain old water
25 tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective.
26 diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet
27 dibutyl adipate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
28 dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
29 bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.
30 cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
31 c12-15 alkyl benzoate Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
32 dicaprylyl carbonate Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
33 ethylhexyl triazone Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet
34 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
35 dehydroacetic acid A preservative
36 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
37 coco-glucoside Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
38 cetearyl glucoside Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
39 citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel oil A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
40 hydroxyacetophenone Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives
41 acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
42 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
43 ethylhexylglycerin A preservative
44 benzoic acid A preservative
45 tocopheryl acetate A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
46 citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
47 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
48 sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH
49 pelargonium graveolens (geranium) flower oil An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
50 citrus limon (lemon) peel oil A highly irritating fragrance
51 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
52 limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
53 geraniol A fragrance. Can be irritating
54 linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating
55 aqua (water Plain old water
56 caprylic/capric triglyceride A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
57 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
58 isododecane An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
59 cyclodextrin A type of sugar that is used to support delivery of active ingredients and can enhance their penetration into the skin without disrupting the skin's barrier
60 cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
61 cetearyl olivate Helps oil and water mix together
62 sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Used to create a thicker product consistency
63 sorbitan olivate Helps oil and water mix together
64 tocopheryl acetate A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
65 squalane An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
66 sodium hyaluronate One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
67 retinal One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
68 ethyl ascorbic acid A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
69 daucus carota sativa (carrot) seed oil A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
70 hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
71 ethylhexylglycerin A preservative
72 pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
73 vanilla planifolia (vanilla) fruit extract A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
74 hydroxypropyl methylcellulose Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
75 rubus chamaemorus (cloudberry) seed oil
76 sodium polyaspartate Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help stabilize the product formulation
77 tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective.
78 dipteryx odorata (tonka) bean extract
79 bht A preservative
80 polyhydroxystearic acid Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
81 disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation
82 titanium dioxide Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
83 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
84 alumina The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
85 lonicera caprifolium (honeysuckle) flower extract A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
86 isostearic acid Used to create a nice product texture
87 lecithin Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
88 lonicera japonica (honeysuckle) flower extract A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
89 polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate Helps oil and water mix together
90 stearic acid Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
91 coumarin A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating
92 ci 14700 (red 4 A colorant
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Scientific Sources

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