Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Made from fresh guarana and reviving coffee, our Guarana and Coffee energising cleanser gently cleanses and nourishes your skin with an exotic scent.
Source: The body shop
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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 as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
Potential irritants
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
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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
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.
Used to improve stability of the formulation
Comedogenic ingredients
All ingredients
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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 stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
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
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
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.
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
Used to improve stability of the formulation
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Polysorbate 20, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Coco-glucoside, Parfum, Panthenol, Phenethyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Creatine, Sodium benzoate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, P-anisic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Limonene, Sodium hydroxide, Benzophenone-3, Citral, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Hydrolyzed lepidium meyenii root, Linalool, Phosphoric acid, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Paullinia cupana seed extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Capryloyl glycine, Potassium sorbate, Ci 15985, Ci 14700
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