Works for
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Removes blackhead clearly with 11 types of naturally-derived ingredients.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Salvia officinalis leaf extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylene glycol~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolHamamelis virginiana water~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterSalvia officinalis leaf extract~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractAlcohol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholButylene glycol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolMelissa officinalis leaf extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractArctium majus root extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractJuniperus communis fruit extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Berry extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Juniperus communis fruit extractCitrus paradisi fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Saponaria officinalis root extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hypericum perforatum extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPpg-26-buteth-26~0.15–0.5%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPotassium hydroxide~0.15–0.5%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateXanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDisodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Methyl perfluorobutyl ether~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methyl perfluoroisobutyl ether~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolParfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Hamamelis virginiana water, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Alcohol, Butylene glycol, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Arctium majus root extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Juniperus communis fruit extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Saponaria officinalis root extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium polyacrylate, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Methyl perfluorobutyl ether, Methyl perfluoroisobutyl ether, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Salvia officinalis extractpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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