Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
- Anti-blemish
- Moisturizing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Key actives
Works for
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
6oz Quickly and efficiently clear acne blemishes while preventing future breakouts.
Source: Lookfantastic US
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Obagi CLENZIderm M. D. Pore Therapy, 5oz Unclogs pores, promotes exfoliation and prepares the skin for further acne treatments.
Source: Lookfantastic US
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: salicylic acid.
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
Moisturizing
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: squalane, dicaprylyl ether.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
Potential irritants
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
Comedogenic ingredients
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
All ingredients
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
Helps create a nice product texture and uniform layer on the skin (when used in sunscreens, for example)
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
Ingredient list view
Butyl avocadate, Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium edta, Ethoxydiglycol, Unknown, Ci 60730, Parfum, Menthol, Menthyl lactate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Water, Salicylic acid, Butyl avocadate, Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium edta, Ethoxydiglycol, Unknown, Ci 60730, Parfum, Menthol, Menthyl lactate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Water, Benzoyl peroxide, Benzyl benzoate, Bht, Dicaprylyl ether, Dimethyl isosorbide, Disodium edta, 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate, Sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 60, Propylene glycol, Squalane, Water
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