Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Salicylic Acid 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 (cocamidopropyl betaine, coconut acid, decyl alcohol, decyl glucoside) 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Formulated with salicylic acid, the cleanser gets to work deep within the pores, helping to decongest and tighten them for a more even, refined look.Enriched with a powerful blend of coconut acid, ginseng and niacinamide, the cleanser lifts away dirt and impurities while helping to balance excess oil for clean and fresh skin.
Source: SpaceNK
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
It gently cleanses, exfoliates and purifies the skin for a brightened fresh face.
Source: Bluemercury
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)
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 33/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Comedogenic ingredients
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Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Decyl glucoside, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Propylene glycol, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salicylic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Coconut acid, Sodium lactate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium sulfite, Decyl alcohol, Citronellol, Disodium edta, Niacinamide, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Lactic acid, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Glucose, Propanediol, Limonene, Geraniol, Alcohol, Polygonum bistorta root extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Nymphaea caerulea flower extract, Diamond powder
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