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: 1
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Clarifying 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 (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, decyl glucoside, lauryl glucoside, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, sodium caproyl/lauroyl lactylate, sucrose palmitate, sucrose stearate, 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: decyl glucoside
Helps water and oil mix together
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps water and oil mix together
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
This facial cleanser has been formulated to target blemish-causing impurities and works to balance oil with natural salicylic acid and AHAs.
Source: Credo Beauty
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Prickly Pear Flower Enzymes provide gentle enzymatic exfoliation to help clear away buildup without irritation or over-drying.
Source: Credo Beauty
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.
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating 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)
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 33/100.
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
User reviews (0)
Averages from community submissions.
No reviews yet for this product.
Be the first to share your experience!
Tried this product?
Help capture what the ingredient list can't—texture, finish, pilling, scent, and more. Answer what you can, skip the rest.
Takes ~30 seconds.
Reviews are shown in aggregate. No personal details.
| Product | Similarity | Price | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 Tata Harper Clarifying Cleanser | Current | $-1.00 | |
 Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream & Cleanser Duo | 31% | - | |
Paula's choice Earth Sourced Perfectly Natural Cleansing Gel Full size | 31% | $22.00 | |
 Bepanthol Derma Face Cleansing Gel for Dry Skin | 29% | $6.95 | |
 Clarins Re-Move Purifying Cleansing Gel | 29% | $24.00 | |
Sioris Cleanser gel Day By Day | 29% | $18.00 |
Key Actives
Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
All ingredients
Ingredient list view
Hordeum vulgare leaf juice, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Lauryl glucoside, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Maltooligosyl glucoside, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Mel, Honey, Water, Salix alba bark extract, Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Rosa damascena extract, Chlorella pyrenoidosa extract, Juniperus communis fruit extract, Serenoa serrulata fruit extract, Saccharide isomerate, Arnica montana extract, Borago officinalis leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Medicago sativa extract, Spiraea ulmaria extract, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Sodium caproyl/lauroyl lactylate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Sucrose stearate, Acacia senegal gum, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Xanthan gum, Citrus paradisi seed oil, Sodium levulinate, Melaleuca ericifolia leaf oil, Citric acid, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Sodium citrate, Sodium anisate, Menthol, Lactic acid, Ci 77288, Sodium phytate, Menthyl lactate, Sucrose palmitate, Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool
- Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the year
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysates
- Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extract
- An evaluation of the effect of a topical product containing salicin on the visible signs of human skin aging
- Saw palmetto extract: A dermatologist's perspective
- Topical application of Calendula officinalis (L.): Formulation and evaluation of hydrophilic cream with antioxidant activity
- The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)
- Final report on the safety assessment of Calendula officinalis extract and Calendula officinalis
- Contact dermatitis as an adverse reaction to some topically used European herbal medicinal products – part 1: Achillea millefolium–Curcuma longa
- Antioxidant Activity and Cytotoxicity of Medicago sativa L. Seeds and Herb Extract on Skin Cells
- Assessment report on Sambucus nigra L., fructus
- SKIN PROTECTION AGAINST SOLAR UV RADIATION BY NATURAL PLANT PRODUCTS: EXTRACTS FROM ELDER FRUIT (SAMBUCUS NIGRA L.)
- In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Response
- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin