Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
- Anti-blemish
- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Works for
Anti-blemish
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
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.
Green tea leaf powder that might contain antioxidants to help neutralize free radicals in skin
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
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Gentle Night Body Wash
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, coco-glucoside, glycereth-25 pca isostearate, glyceryl caprylate, polysorbate 20, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate) 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, coco-glucoside, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
Helps oil and water mix together
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Exfoliation
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol.
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Hydrolyzed oat protein, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Propanediol, Coco-glucoside, Sodium chloride, Parfum, 1,2-hexanediol, Glycereth-25 pca isostearate, Citric acid, Tetradecene, Hexadecene, Glyceryl caprylate, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia sinensis leaf, Unknown, Centella asiatica extract, Coptis japonica extract, Butylene glycol, Olea europaea leaf extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Squalane, Persea gratissima oil, Chamomilla recutita extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Avena sativa kernel extract, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Dextrin, Cyanocobalamin, Theobroma cacao extract, Cyclodextrin, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Tocopherol, Rutin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Polycaprolactone, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Limonene, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal
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