Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Pro-Renewal 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 (carbomer, cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, glycol distearate, hexylene glycol, laureth-4, sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, sodium laureth sulfate) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, sodium laureth sulfate
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps water and oil mix together
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
Helps water and oil mix together
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Enriched with invigorating marine minerals, the treatment contains Papain (Papaya extract) that works as an enzymatic exfoliant with optimum surface activity, while Salicylic Acid stimulates cell renewal to refine skin texture.
Source: Lookfantastic Australia
This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps water and oil mix together
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
Potential irritants
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
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 preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Comedogenic ingredients
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
All ingredients
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together and can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Maltooligosyl glucoside, Coco-glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Acrylates copolymer, Glycol distearate, Sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Parfum, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Acacia senegal gum, Glyceryl oleate, Phenoxyethanol, Laureth-4, Hexylene glycol, Salicylic acid, Papain, Hydrolyzed yeast extract, Citric acid, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Tetrasodium edta, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Algin, Tocopherol
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