

Papaya & Viamin C Brighter Days Ahead Gel 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 (cetearyl alcohol, cocamidopropyl betaine, crambe abyssinica seed oil phytosterol esters, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl stearate citrate, 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Used to create a thicker product consistency
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
SheaMoisture's Papaya & Viamin C Brighter Days Ahead Gel Cleanser with an energizing blend of papaya, vitamin C and yuzu lemon with exfoliating jojoba beads, gently whisks away makeup, oil and impurities, revealing a fresh glow to your skin.
Source: Ulta
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)
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Water, Glycerin, Carrageenan, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Carica papaya fruit extract, Ascorbic acid, Citrus junos fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Jojoba esters, Tocopherol, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Beta-carotene, Crambe abyssinica seed oil phytosterol esters, Shea butter ethyl esters, Glycine soja oil, Rosa damascena extract, Sodium starch octenylsuccinate, Xanthan gum, Sodium chloride, Lactic acid, Silica, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium benzoate, Caprylyl glycol, Triethyl citrate, Benzoic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Ci 77492