Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Amazon Red Clay Pore Pack Foam Cleanser
Source: From product name
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, hydrogenated lecithin, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, sodium cocoyl glycinate, stearic acid) 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-glucoside
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Helps oil and water mix together
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Amazon Red Clay Pore Pack Foam Cleanser
Source: From product name
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
Helps stabilize the product formulation
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
Helps oil and water mix together
Potential irritants
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
An essential oil from pine tree. Can be irritating
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
Used to thicken the product's consistency
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
Abrasive ingredient used for physical exfoliation (scrubing)
Comedogenic ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
Used to thicken the product's consistency
All ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
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. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
Used to thicken the product's consistency
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
A plant root extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might have an anti-inflammatory effect and could help neturalize free radicals in skin
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
An essential oil from pine tree. Can be irritating
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
Abrasive ingredient used for physical exfoliation (scrubing)
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
Used to creat a nice product texture and support penetration of other ingredients
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Water, Myristic acid, Kaolin, Glycerin, Bentonite, Potassium hydroxide, Lauric acid, Zea mays starch, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Coco-glucoside, 1,2-hexanediol, Paullinia cupana fruit extract, Centella asiatica extract, Ficus carica fruit extract, Acmella oleracea extract, Ulmus davidiana root extract, Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Unknown, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Pinus sylvestris leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Hydrogenated lecithin, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Bambusa arundinacea stem powder, Dipropylene glycol, Camellia sinensis leaf powder, Disodium edta, Decylene glycol, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Butylene glycol, Torreya nucifera seed oil, Ceramide np, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Limonene, Linalool
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