Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
- Cleansing
- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Works for
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Acne Clear Facial Cleanser
Source: From product name
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)
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: 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)
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Acne Clear Facial 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 laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl 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.
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-blemish | |
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 87/100.
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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)
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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.
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps oil and water mix together
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Potential irritants
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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 fungus extract that can help to create a temporary tightening feeling on the skin
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
A plant extract (perforate St John's-wort) that might have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be used as a fragrance and be irritating
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Comedogenic ingredients
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
All ingredients
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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 stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
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.
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
A fungus extract that can help to create a temporary tightening feeling on the skin
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
A plant extract that might have antibacterial effect and help neutralize free radicals
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
Helps to create a nice product texture and spread the product more easily on the skin
A plant extract (perforate St John's-wort) that might have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be used as a fragrance and be irritating
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Propylene glycol, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-150 distearate, Salicylic acid, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Sodium benzoate, Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, Polyquaternium-39, Polyquaternium-7, Squalane, Butylene glycol, Fomes officinalis extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trehalose, Urea, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Pentylene glycol, Serine, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Algin, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Caprylyl glycol, Centaurea cyanus flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Disodium phosphate, Glyceryl polyacrylate, Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Potassium phosphate, Potassium sorbate, Pullulan, Sodium hyaluronate, Tilia cordata flower extract
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- Beta Hydroxy Acids
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- Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Amended Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
- Topical urea in skincare: A review
- Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
- The chemotherapeutic potential of Terminalia ferdinandiana: Phytochemistry and bioactivity
- Topical application of Calendula officinalis (L.): Formulation and evaluation of hydrophilic cream with antioxidant activity
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- Final report on the safety assessment of Calendula officinalis extract and Calendula officinalis
- Contact dermatitis as an adverse reaction to some topically used European herbal medicinal products – part 1: Achillea millefolium–Curcuma longa
- Medical Attributes of St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
- Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging
- Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin care