Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
EXFOLIATING CLEANSER
Source: Obagi Medical
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, hexylene glycol, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroamphoacetate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) 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, decyl glucoside, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
The Obagi360 Exfoliating Cleanser helps exfoliate dull, dry skin that can clog pores for a soft, smooth, radiant complexion.
Source: Obagi Medical
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? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Key Actives
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Potential irritants
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Comedogenic ingredients
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
All ingredients
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Ingredient list view
Water, Synthetic wax, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium lauroamphoacetate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium pca, Panthenol, Sodium hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Carbomer/papain crosspolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Algin, Parfum
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