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Blemish + Age Defense SkinCeuticals

SkinCeuticals - Blemish + Age Defense
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Key promises

Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing
Effectiveness

Effectiveness

78 /100
Irritancy

Irritancy

MEDIUM

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Bluemercury
Starting at $92.00
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Out of stock 2/19/2021
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What's in this jar?

Can work for

  • Anti-aging
  • Evens skin tone
  • Anti-blemish
  • Moisturizing

Promises, but can't deliver

All promises fulfilled!
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Effective adult acne treatment to address blemishes and the signs of aging simultaneously."
From: Bluemercury

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
glycolic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"and beta-hydroxy acid formulation to prevent the formation of acne, minimize hyperpigmentation and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles."
From: Bluemercury

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

It can get the job done. Best in class ingredients detected
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
glycolic acid
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
capryloyl salicylic acid
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"Blemish + Age Defense"
From product name

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Ingredients may be helpful, but are not the most effective, well studied, or used in a sufficient concentration
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
glycolic acid
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy
capryloyl salicylic acid
MEDIUM
meets threshold
Irritancy

Moisturizing

See a mistake?
promise
What does the product description say?
"and beta-hydroxy acid formulation to prevent the formation of acne, minimize hyperpigmentation and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles."
From: Bluemercury

WIMJ FORMULA ANALYSIS

Maybe. The ingredients are not most effective
Ingredient
Effectiveness
Concentration
Irritancy
diisopropyl adipate
HIGH
meets threshold
Irritancy
Ingredient
Irritancy
Skin benefit
alcohol denat.
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
methylpropanediol
Irritancy
does not have skin benefit
glycolic acid
Irritancy
Has skin benefit
Pos Ingredient Name Description
1 alcohol denat. Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
2 water Plain old water
3 methylpropanediol Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation
4 glycolic acid An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
5 diisopropyl adipate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
6 octadecenedioic acid
7 hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid Used to regulate product's pH
8 citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
9 capryloyl salicylic acid
10 sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH
11 polyquaternium-10 Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
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