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Oil Balancing In-Shower Mask Neutrogena®

Neutrogena® - Oil Balancing In-Shower Mask
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Key promises

Anti-blemish, Exfoliation
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

73 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

HIGH
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Exfoliation
  • Anti-blemish

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
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promise
What does the product description say?
"Infused with Lime and Glycolic Acid, the face mask provides a deep cleanse and exfoliation to unclog the pores and remove dead skin cells, leaving the complexion looking smoother and brighter."
From: Lookfantastic

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
glycolic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Infused with Lime and Glycolic Acid, the face mask provides a deep cleanse and exfoliation to unclog the pores and remove dead skin cells, leaving the complexion looking smoother and brighter."
From: Lookfantastic

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Ingredients may be helpful, but are not the most effective, well studied, or used in a sufficient concentration
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
glycolic acid
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
kaolin
LOW
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
glycolic acid
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
polysorbate 60
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
steareth-21
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 aqua Plain old water
2 cetearyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
3 ppg-15 stearyl ether Help soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
4 cellulose Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
5 glycolic acid An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
6 glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
7 polysorbate 60 Helps oil and water mix together
8 steareth-21 Helps oil and water mix together
9 argilla
10 kaolin 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
11 sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH
12 citrus limon peel extract A very irritating fragrant ingredient
13 glycine soja seed extract An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.
14 ethylhexylglycerin A preservative
15 caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
16 potassium cetyl phosphate Helps oil and water mix together
17 potassium bitartrate
18 xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency
19 titanium dioxide 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
20 bht A preservative
21 phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
22 parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified irritating ingredients
23 . [pr-017274] The ingredient is not recognized
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Scientific Sources

  • Final report on the safety assessment of PPG-11 and PPG-15 stearyl ethers
  • Photoprotective and antiinflammatory effects of topical glycolic acid
  • Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current review
  • Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
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