Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
- Anti-blemish
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
- Anti-aging
- Exfoliation
- Anti-oxidation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Works for
Does not work for
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
exfoliates deep within pores to minimize bumps, congestion and blemishesPeptides.
Source: Dermstore
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: benzoyl peroxide. This ingredient 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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The silky-light lotion provides immediate as well as long-lasting hydration, leaving skin feel soft and smooth.
Source: Paula's Choice UK
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
The pH-balanced formula also fortifies with skin-restoring peptides to target visible signs of ageing and includes powerful antioxidants to protect skin from environmental stress.
Source: Paula's Choice UK
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidation
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
This exclusive formula contains a unique blend of four AHA’s (glycolic, lactic, malic, and tartaric acid) and 0.5% BHA (salicylic acid) to powerfully, yet gently remove dead skin cells to dramatically improve the signs of dry, dull skin and uneven skin tone.
Source: Paula's Choice UK
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
This exclusive formula contains a unique blend of four AHA’s (glycolic, lactic, malic, and tartaric acid) and 0.5% BHA (salicylic acid) to powerfully, yet gently remove dead skin cells to dramatically improve the signs of dry, dull skin and uneven skin tone.
Source: Paula's Choice UK
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? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 18/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and 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
Potential irritants
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
A potent anti-bacterial ingredient that is effective against acne. Often leads to skin dryness and can be irritating
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Ingredient list view
Benzoyl peroxide, Water, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin, Xanthan gum