Effectiveness
98 /100Irritancy
MEDIUMIngredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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sodium methyl cocoyl taurate | HIGH | ||
cocamidopropyl betaine | HIGH | ||
peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate | HIGH |
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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salicylic acid | HIGH | ||
allantoin |
LOW
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Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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salicylic acid | HIGH | ||
zinc pca |
MEDIUM
| ||
allantoin |
LOW
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Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin benefit |
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salicylic acid | ||
sodium methyl cocoyl taurate | ||
cocamidopropyl betaine |
Pos | Ingredient Name | Description |
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1 | salicylic acid | 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) |
2 | cleanser + beta hydroxy acid | The ingredient is not recognized |
3 | aqua (water | Plain old water |
4 | propanediol | Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin |
5 | 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 |
6 | sodium methyl cocoyl taurate | Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent |
7 | cocamidopropyl betaine | Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen |
8 | peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate | |
9 | salicylic acid | 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) |
10 | peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate | |
11 | peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides | |
12 | betaine | Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture |
13 | zinc pca | A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing |
14 | phenoxyethanol | A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products |
15 | sodium chloride | Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures |
16 | allantoin | Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated |
17 | sodium hydroxide | Used to adjust the product's pH |
18 | coco-glucoside | Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating |
19 | glyceryl oleate | Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating |
20 | benzyl alcohol | A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating |
21 | coconut acid | |
22 | ethylhexylglycerin | A preservative |
23 | sodium benzoate | A preservative |
24 | citric acid | Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH |
25 | dehydroacetic acid | A preservative |
26 | trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate | Used to improve stability of the formulation |
27 | tocopherol | 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 |
28 | hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate | Helps soften the upper layer of the skin |