Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
- Cleansing
- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- 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: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
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)
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
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
This caring & gentle formula, crafted with touch-activated exfoliating particles & enriched with vitamin E & pro-vitamin B5, helps to eliminate dull & dead skin cells to reveal brighter skin & a beautifully glowing complexion.
Source: Boots
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)
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Cleanser, Detox & Glow Daily Polish Cleanser
Source: From product name
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium lauryl sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cetyl betaine.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
An emollient that helps soften the skin
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Exfoliation | |
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 87/100.
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Ingredient list view
Water, Ppg-15 stearyl ether, Glycerin, Stearyl alcohol, Cetyl betaine, Hydrated silica, Salicylic acid, Distearyldimonium chloride, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Tocopheryl acetate, Ppg-30, Panthenol, Carnosine, Ascorbic acid, Niacinamide, Steareth-21, Steareth-2, Cetyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Arachidyl alcohol, Disodium edta, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Alcohol, Parfum
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