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: 2
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Powered by a Ginseng and Purify Complex, the exfoliating cleanser works to remove impurities to leave skin feeling soft and smooth, alongside helping to prevent ingrown hairs from developing, offering to improve your shaving routine.
Source: Lookfantastic CA
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, palmitic acid, sodium cetearyl sulfate, stearic acid, 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.
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Helping to decongest pores, the Rituals Homme Charcoal Face Scrub seeks to buff away dead skin cells to reveal a clarified-looking complexion.
Source: Lookfantastic CA
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: 50/100.
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Key Actives
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Potential irritants
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Abrasive ingredient used for physical exfoliation (scrubing)
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Comedogenic ingredients
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
All ingredients
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Abrasive ingredient used for physical exfoliation (scrubing)
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Used to creat a nice product texture and support penetration of other ingredients
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Bambusa arundinacea stem powder, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Oryza sativa bran oil, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Charcoal powder, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Panax ginseng root extract, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Phytic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Caprylyl glycol, Decylene glycol, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
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