Thalgo Normalizer Cream-Serum

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WORKS FOR

Cleansing
Anti-blemish

KEY INGREDIENTS

niacinamide
adenosine
ethyl linoleate
glycerin
hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid
hydrolyzed yeast extract
methyl methacrylate crosspolymer
propylheptyl caprylate
algae extract
+5 more

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

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$100.00

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Normalizer Cream-Serum

Lookfantastic Australia

A$101.60

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Normalizer Cream-Serum

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CA$133.00

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Normalizer Cream-Serum

Can the product deliver on its promises?

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"Renew skin with the Normalizer Cream-Serum from Thalgo ; a scientifically advanced treatment that utilises exclusive Neo-Skin technology to effectively cleanse and refine for a balanced and perfected base."

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WIMJ summary for cleansing

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl linoleate, pentaerythrityl distearate, polysorbate 60, sorbitan isostearate, steareth-2, steareth-21, sucrose palmitate) 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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glyceryl linoleate	HIGH
pentaerythrityl distearate	HIGH
polysorbate 60	HIGH

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"An anti-blemish complex provides antimicrobial properties and seeks to restore healthy lipid composition."

Lookfantastic US

WIMJ summary for anti-blemish

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains ethyl linoleate.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
ethyl linoleate	HIGH
niacinamide	HIGH
aloe barbadensis leaf juice	LOW

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Cleansing
Anti-blemish

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 87/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

MEDIUM

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
ethyl linoleate
steareth-2
steareth-21

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
propylheptyl caprylate Helps soften the upper layer of the skin	4.5% - 5.5%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	3.9% - 4.7%
ethyl linoleate Helps reduce acne and blemishes. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce inflammation. Might be helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone, but evidence of effectiveness in skin are lacking	3% - 3.7%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	2.4% - 2.9%
butylene glycol 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	1.9% - 2.3%
dicaprylyl carbonate Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin	1.6% - 2%
methyl methacrylate crosspolymer Helps thicken the product consistency	1.5% - 1.8%
steareth-2 Helps oil and water mix together	1.1% - 1.4%
steareth-21 Helps oil and water mix together	1% - 1.2%
sucrose palmitate	0.75% - 1.1%
pentaerythrityl distearate	0.6% - 0.9%
ethyl oleate	0.55% - 0.85%
hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish	0.5% - 0.75%
algae extract Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet	0.55% - 0.8%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.5% - 0.75%
niacinamide Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture	0.45% - 0.7%
hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin	0.4% - 0.65%
maris aqua Sea water. Helps dissolve other ingredients in a product	0.4% - 0.6%
ethyl linolenate	0.4% - 0.65%
totarol	0.35% - 0.65%
macrocystis pyrifera extract	0.3% - 0.55%
barosma betulina leaf extract	0.25% - 0.5%
aloe barbadensis leaf juice Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin	0.3% - 0.55%
hydrolyzed yeast extract Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties	0.3% - 0.5%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.3% - 0.5%
polyacrylate crosspolymer-6	0.3% - 0.55%
tocopheryl acetate A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.	0.3% - 0.55%
glyceryl linoleate Helps oil and water mix together	0.3% - 0.6%
chlorphenesin A preservative	0.16% - 0.32%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.25% - 0.45%
polysorbate 60 Helps oil and water mix together	0.25% - 0.45%
sorbitan isostearate Helps oil and water mix together	0.2% - 0.4%
sodium phytate Used to stabilize product formulations	0.2% - 0.35%
adenosine Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to stimulate collagen production in skin	0.15% - 0.3%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.15% - 0.25%
t-butyl alcohol Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating	0.1% - 0.2%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.1% - 0.2%
propyl gallate Helps preserve product formulations and can mask the smell of other ingredients in a product	0.1% - 0.15%
alcohol 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	0.05% - 0.1%
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Key ingredients	niacinamide adenosine +7 more	Common: niacinamide Other: xanthan gum	Common: niacinamide Other: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +6 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin +1 more Other: biosaccharide gum-1 saccharide isomerate +3 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin Other: panthenol ceteareth-12 +3 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin Other: ceramide np capryloyl glycine +3 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin Other: panthenol ceramide np +3 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin Other: panthenol allantoin +6 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin Other: cetearyl alcohol	Common: niacinamide glycerin +1 more Other: salicylic acid gluconolactone +5 more	Common: niacinamide glycerin Other: ectoin
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Potential Irritants	alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? propyl gallate Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? glyceryl linoleate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? steareth-21 Has skin benefit? steareth-2 Has skin benefit? ethyl linoleate Has skin benefit? +13 more	pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? hexyldecyl stearate Has skin benefit? +2 more	sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit?	parfum Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? +7 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? ceteareth-12 Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? ceteareth-20 Has skin benefit? +4 more	coco-betaine Has skin benefit? acrylates copolymer Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl glycinate Has skin benefit? +5 more	calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? arnica montana flower extract Has skin benefit? althaea officinalis root extract Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? sodium cocoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +8 more	cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? lauryl glucoside Has skin benefit? +7 more	cocamidopropyl betaine Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium cocoamphodiacetate Has skin benefit? sodium cocoamphoacetate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? sea salt Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl sarcosinate Has skin benefit? +6 more	sodium methyl cocoyl taurate Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl lactylate Has skin benefit? triethyl citrate Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl sarcosinate Has skin benefit? +9 more	caprylyl/capryl glucoside Has skin benefit?
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propylheptyl caprylate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? hexyldecyl stearate Has skin benefit? +7 more	paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? shea butter ethyl esters Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? cetearyl isononanoate Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? lauryl glucoside Has skin benefit? +19 more	niacinamide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +14 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +8 more