Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
L-Lactic 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 (ammonium lauryl sulfate, decyl glucoside, 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: ammonium lauryl sulfate, decyl glucoside
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Cleansing aside, it also encourages the skin’s own natural exfoliation process, known as desquamation.
Source: Lookfantastic US
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: lactic acid.
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: 100/100.
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Key Actives
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)
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 plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
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 oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Used to create a thicker product consistency
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
Potential irritants
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
Mostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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)
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
All ingredients
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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)
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
Mostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
Brown seaweed extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Lactic acid, Decyl glucoside, Sodium hydroxide, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carrageenan, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Glucose, Phenoxyethanol, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Parfum, Arginine, Vinegar, Propylene glycol, Alcohol, Rubus idaeus extract, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate
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