Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Polar White Birch Pore-refining Face 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 (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, sodium coco-sulfate) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
This highly-effective pore-refining face cleanser will help to remove excess oil and impurities, whilst gently soothing and minimising acne inflammation, leaving your skin PH balanced and hydrated.
Source: Feelunique
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains 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. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 87/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
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Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium coco-sulfate, Coco-glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium chloride, Niacinamide, Betula alba bark water, Lactic acid, Betula alba leaf extract, Mentha arvensis leaf extract, Saponaria officinalis root extract, Rhodiola rosea root extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Saccharide isomerate, Panthenol, Glyceryl oleate, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Ci 42051
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