Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
The Black Tea London Classic Cleansing Cream
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, glyceryl stearate se, peg-100 stearate, polysorbate 60, sorbitan stearate) 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.
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps water and oil mix together
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Key Actives
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps oil and water mix togehter 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
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
Potential irritants
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
Comedogenic ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
All ingredients
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
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 the product formulations and works as an emollient
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
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
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Dipropylene glycol, Isopropyl myristate, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl stearate se, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate se, Sorbitan stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Camellia sinensis extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Disodium edta, Dextrin, Theobroma cacao extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool
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