Perfect Image Hydro-Glo Skin Brightening Cleanser
Works for
ExfoliationLactic acid, Mandelic acidWorks well
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: lactic acid, mandelic acid.
CleansingSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 2 moreCan be harsh
“Hydro-Glo Skin Brightening Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Cananga odorata flower water, Cananga odorata flower oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~10–12%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateLactic acid~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidCocamidopropyl betaine~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineAcrylates copolymer~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerMandelic acid~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
More about Mandelic acidKojic acid~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to reduce hyperpigmentation and neutralize free radicals. Can be irritating
More about Kojic acidGlycol stearate se~1.4–1.7%
Glycol distearate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateGlycerin~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractArctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cananga odorata flower water~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.3–0.55%
Aspalathus linearis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking
More about Aspalathus linearis leaf extractAchillea millefolium extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractSalix alba extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.25%
Arbutin~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Beta-arbutin. Can help to reduce hyperpigmentation and has an anti-oxidant effect when used in high enough concentration. Is less effective compared to alpha-arbutin
More about ArbutinArginine~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineGlutamine~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Lactic acid, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Acrylates copolymer, Mandelic acid, Kojic acid, Glycol stearate se, Glycol distearate, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf extract, Cananga odorata flower water, Cananga odorata flower oil, Aspalathus linearis leaf extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Salix alba extract, Glycine soja extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arbutin, Arginine, Glutamine
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Perfect ImageHydro-Glo Skin Brightening CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | SanexZero % Sensitive Skin Shower Gel | PCA SKINFacial Wash | Revision SkincarePurifying Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | — | $1.53 | $42.00 | $44.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Poloxamer 124 | Allantoin | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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