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.
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Key Actives
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
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 attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps water and oil mix together
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
Used to create a thicker product consistency
Potential irritants
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
A plant extract. Can help attract water the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and 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
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Berry extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
A plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
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)
Comedogenic ingredients
An algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help neutralize free radicals in skin
All ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
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 water and oil mix together and can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
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
A plant extract. Can help attract water the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
An algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help neutralize free radicals in skin
Berry extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
A plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
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)
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
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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
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