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: 1
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Enlighten Ultra Brightening Cleanser for Dull and Uneven Skin
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, disodium lauroamphodiacetate, glyceryl stearate, glycol distearate, hexylene glycol, laureth-4, ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, sodium trideceth 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
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps water and oil mix together
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
Helps water and oil mix together
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Enlighten Ultra Brightening Cleanser for Dull and Uneven Skin
Source: From product name
This product might help exfoliate the skin with acetyl glucosamine, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
An effective moisturizing ingredient that also has been shown to be effective in evening out the skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. It can help somewhat reduce wrinkles in skin
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Ingredient list view
Water, Acetyl glucosamine, Disodium lauroamphodiacetate, Sodium trideceth sulfate, Acrylates copolymer, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Propylene glycol, Hexylene glycol, Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, Glyceryl stearate, Glycol distearate, Laureth-4, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Isopropyl alcohol, Ammonium hydroxide, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Limonene, Elettaria cardamomum seed extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Hedychium spicatum extract, Hibiscus abelmoschus seed extract, Rosa damascena extract, Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Prunus armeniaca fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Bht, Disodium edta, Sodium metabisulfite, Sodium sulfite, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Ci 14700, Ci 15985
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