PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
The Cleansing Duo
glyceryl caprylate
0.2% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
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Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
The Cleansing Duo is the foundation of the 10-step Korean skin care routine and the key to preventing premature aging and breakouts.
gluconolactone
0.15% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
centella asiatica extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
hippophae rhamnoides oil
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
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Comodogenic ingredients
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
centella asiatica extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Reduces redness,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-blemish
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
camellia sinensis leaf extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Antibacterial,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
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Potential irritants
hippophae rhamnoides oil
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
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Comodogenic ingredients
All ingredients
olea europaea fruit oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
vitis vinifera seed oil
7.9% -
11.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
cetyl ethylhexanoate
4.7% -
7.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
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Ingredient list view
Olea europaea fruit oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-8 isostearate, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Ceresin, Synthetic wax, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Diospyros kaki fruit extract, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Tocopheryl acetate, 1,2-hexanediol, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Ethylene/propylene copolymer, Rice ferment filtrate, Water, Glycerin, Acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate copolymer, Diethylhexyl sodium sulfosuccinate, Sorbitol, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, 1,2-hexanediol, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Diglycerin, Potassium cocoate, Propylene glycol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Oryza sativa bran oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Centella asiatica extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Panthenol, Salix alba bark extract, Gluconolactone, Citric acid, Theobroma cacao extract, Glyceryl caprylate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Polyglycerin-3, Dextrin, Disodium edta, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, T-butyl alcohol, Butylene glycol
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