Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Pumpkin Chai Latte Cleansing Balm
Source: purlisse
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: sorbitan sesquioleate.
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 can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
Helps water and oil mix together
Helps water and oil mix together. Can work as a cleanser
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Enzymatic Exfoliation: Pumpkin Extract gently resurfaces for smoother, brighter, more refined skin
Source: purlisse
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? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 37/100.
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Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
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
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
Helps water and oil mix together
Helps water and oil mix together. Can work as a cleanser
Used to help oil and water mix together. 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
A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
Potential irritants
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
Comedogenic ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
All ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
Helps water and oil mix together. Can work as a cleanser
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
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
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 fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
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
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Polyethylene, Peg-8 isostearate, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Parfum, Glyceryl caprylate, Caprylyl glycol, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Carica papaya fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Cucurbita pepo fruit extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Yeast ferment extract, Disodium phosphate, Citric acid, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract, Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract, Elettaria cardamomum seed extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Piper nigrum fruit extract, Myristica fragrans extract, Soymilk extract, Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract, Eugenol, Limonene
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- Some phytochemical, pharmacological and toxicological properties of ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe): A review of recent research
- In Vitro antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities of the ethanol extract of eggplant (Solanum melongena) stalks in macrophage RAW 264.7 cells