No7 Restore & Renew Cleansing Lotion
- Cleansing
- Exfoliation
- ascorbyl glucoside
- cetearyl alcohol
- dimethicone
- glycerin
- +1 more

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Can the product deliver on its promises?
Promise
What does the product description say?WIMJ summary for cleansing
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl olivate, isohexadecane, sorbitan olivate, xanthan gum) 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.
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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HIGH | |||
HIGH | |||
HIGH |
Promise
What does the product description say?WIMJ summary for exfoliation
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? |
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Cleansing | |
Exfoliation |
Potential irritants

Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin Benefit |
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propylene glycol | ||
ascorbyl glucoside | ||
tetrasodium edta |
Ingredients by volume
Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
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Plain old water
| 40% - 60% |
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
| 5.1% - 7.6% |
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
| 3.8% - 5.7% |
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Questions
Skincare resources
Scientific Sources
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- Propylene Glycol
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