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: 0
Key actives
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Cleansing
What does the product description say?
REN MicroPolish Cleanser
Source: From product name
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Papain exfoliates while minimizing inflammation as glycolic acid non-abrasively decongests pores and refines skin texture.
Source: Dermstore
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.
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)
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
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All ingredients
Ingredient list view
Citrus aurantium bergamia leaf extract, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Sorbitol, Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, Sodium chloride, Amber powder, Phenoxyethanol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Maltodextrin, Carica papaya fruit extract, Parfum, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus tangerina peel oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactic acid, Citrus limon fruit extract, Passiflora quadrangularis fruit extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Alcohol denat., Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Beta-carotene, Ascorbyl palmitate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium bisulfate, Limonene, Linalool, Citral
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