Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Herbal Soap
Source: Sulwhasoo US
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (lauric acid, stearic acid, triethanolamine) 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.
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Key Actives
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Potential irritants
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
Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
Comedogenic ingredients
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
All ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant 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
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Ingredient list view
Water, Olea europaea fruit oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Elaeis guineensis oil, Sodium hydroxide, Stearic acid, Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Lauric acid, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Nelumbo nucifera seed extract, Polygonatum officinale rhizome/root extract, Lilium tigrinum flower/leaf/stem extract, Rehmannia glutinosa root extract, Chrysanthemum morifolium flower extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Adenophora stricta root extract, Lycium chinense root extract, Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen seed extract, Angelica tenuissima root extract, Honey, Panax ginseng root extract, Angelica acutiloba root extract, Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Terminalia chebula fruit extract, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Etidronic acid, Iron oxides, Ci 19140, Ci 26100, Parfum
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