Works for
CleansingPolysorbate 20, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Gently cleanses and refreshes any time of day”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, polysorbate 20) 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.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Zinc gluconateWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Lactic acid, Zinc gluconateWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: lactic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, AlcoholMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Rosa damascena flower water~6.8–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterGlycerin~3.9–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPolysorbate 20~2.8–3.4%
Niacinamide~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideLactic acid~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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)
More about Lactic acidEthylhexylglycerin~1.6–2%
Hydroxyacetophenone~1.4–1.7%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMannitol~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Sodium lactate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateAmmonium glycyrrhizate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena strigosa seed extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilLecithin~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSodium phytate~0.45–0.7%
Buteth-3~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caffeine~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineRubus chamaemorus fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zinc gluconate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateSodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV light
More about Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonateVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Aesculus hippocastanum seed extractAlcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholTributyl citrate~0.15–0.3%
Citric acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHippophae rhamnoides seed oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 14700~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Rosa damascena flower water, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Lactic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Mannitol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium lactate, Ammonium glycyrrhizate, Avena strigosa seed extract, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Lecithin, Sodium phytate, Buteth-3, Caffeine, Rubus chamaemorus fruit extract, Zinc gluconate, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract, Alcohol, Tributyl citrate, Citric acid, Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil, Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, Ci 14700
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| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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