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Noble Panacea The Elemental Cleansing Balm and Exfoliating Refiner
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
The Elemental Cleansing Balm and Exfoliating Refiner
xanthan gum
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Used to create a thicker product consistency
cetearyl alcohol
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
polyglyceryl-10 laurate
3.7% -
4.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps water and oil mix together
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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
The Elemental Cleansing Balm and Exfoliating Refiner
glycolic acid
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
salix alba bark extract
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
lactic acid
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
25% -
31%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
cetearyl alcohol
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
niacinamide
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-aging,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial
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
centella asiatica extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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Potential irritants
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
25% -
31%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
cetearyl alcohol
1.5% -
1.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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All ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
25% -
31%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
pentylene glycol
4.9% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
polyglyceryl-10 laurate
3.7% -
4.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
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Ingredient list view
Butyrospermum parkii butter, Pentylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-3 oleate, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Jojoba esters, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Ferulic acid, Camellia japonica seed oil, Carica papaya seed oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Rosa canina seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Nigella sativa seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Centella asiatica extract, Helianthus annuus extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Ubiquinone, Tin, Unknown, Water, Propanediol, Rosa damascena flower extract, Lactic acid, Lactobacillus ferment, Niacinamide, Saccharide isomerate, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Pentylene glycol, Unknown, Panax ginseng root extract, Sea water, Maris aqua, Glycolic acid, Phytic acid, Gluconolactone, Tranexamic acid, Ascorbic acid, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Salix alba bark extract, Pinus strobus bark extract, Lithothamnion calcareum extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Acer saccharum extract, Nonapeptide-1, Ubiquinone, Glycerin, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Maltodextrin, Amylopectin, Potassium hydroxide, Phospholipids, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Sodium phosphate, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum, Disodium phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Lac, Unknown
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