PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Volcanic Ash Cleanser
myristic acid
7.4% -
9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
palmitic acid
1.7% -
2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Removes dirt, pollution, and impurities Restores oil and hydration levels Evens out skin tone & complexion Prevents acne-related scarring Helps prevent breakouts
centella asiatica extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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.
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
0.5% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
myristic acid
7.4% -
9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
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.
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
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Potential irritants
citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
0.5% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
myristic acid
7.4% -
9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
All ingredients
myristic acid
7.4% -
9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
butylene glycol
4% -
4.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredient list view
Water, Myristic acid, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Potassium hydroxide, Cocamide mea, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Charcoal powder, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sorbitan olivate, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Centella asiatica extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Volcanic ash, Disodium edta, Silica, Limonene
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