Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Purifying 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 (glyceryl stearate se, glycol distearate, lauric acid, myristic acid, peg-60 glyceryl isostearate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, 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: sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
Helps water and oil mix together
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
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Enriched with botanical exfoliating spheres and extracts from wild rose and peony, it polishes the skin’s surface while soothing and reducing shine.
Source: Bluemercury
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
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
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
Potential irritants
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
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
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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 stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
All ingredients
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
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
Helps to dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
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
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
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
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
Ingredient list view
Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Sorbitol, Dipropylene glycol, Lauric acid, Peg-60 glyceryl isostearate, Peg-6, Peg-32, Microcrystalline cellulose, Butylene glycol, Glycol distearate, Glyceryl stearate se, Parfum, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Trisodium edta, Rosa canina fruit oil, Rosa canina fruit extract, Maris aqua, Sea water, Barium sulfate, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Algae, Algae extract, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Alumina, Benzoic acid, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Geraniol, Limonene, Mica, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77492, Iron oxides
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