Tropic Skincare Clear Skin Blemish-Fighting Mask

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WORKS FOR

Exfoliation
Anti-blemish
Moisturizing

KEY INGREDIENTS

salicylic acid
gluconolactone
glycerin
kaolin
lactobacillus ferment
lycium barbarum fruit extract
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Can the product deliver on its promises?

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What does the product description say?

"Clear Skin Blemish-Fighting Mask"

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WIMJ summary for anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
salicylic acid	HIGH
kaolin	LOW
bentonite	LOW

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What does the product description say?

"Containing the number one blemish-fighting BHA – salicylic acid, as well as kickstarting the skin’s exfoliating actions, it penetrates deep into the pores to clear out any lingering bacteria that could cause flare-ups."

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WIMJ summary for exfoliation

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: salicylic acid.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
salicylic acid	HIGH
gluconolactone	HIGH

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What does the product description say?

"There’s no need to worry about skin feeling overly dry afterwards as it contains plant derived humectants to ensure no essential moisture escapes."

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, lactobacillus ferment.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycerin	HIGH
lactobacillus ferment	HIGH
pentylene glycol	LOW

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Exfoliation
Anti-blemish
Moisturizing

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 91/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
pentylene glycol
gluconolactone
citric acid

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
kaolin A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color	5.6% - 6.9%
bentonite Helps stabilize the product formulation	4.3% - 5.2%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	3.1% - 3.7%
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	2.4% - 3%
lactobacillus ferment A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative	1.9% - 2.3%
pentylene glycol Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture	1.7% - 2%
beta-carotene A colorant adding orange or bright yellow color	1.4% - 1.7%
charcoal powder Benefits for the skin are not clear	1.4% - 1.7%
gluconolactone 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	0.9% - 1.1%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.65% - 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)	0.5% - 0.8%
zingiber officinale root extract A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking	0.5% - 0.75%
ribes nigrum leaf extract A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking	0.4% - 0.65%
poterium officinale root extract	0.45% - 0.65%
rubus idaeus leaf extract A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking	0.4% - 0.6%
lycium barbarum fruit extract A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer	0.35% - 0.65%
cinnamomum cassia bark extract Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating	0.4% - 0.6%
spirulina platensis powder	0.3% - 0.55%
chlorophyllin-copper complex	0.25% - 0.5%
citrus aurantifolia oil	0.3% - 0.55%
rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin	0.2% - 0.4%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.2% - 0.4%
glyceryl caprylate/caprate	0.25% - 0.5%
sodium levulinate A preservative	0.2% - 0.35%
sodium anisate Used as a fragrance	0.15% - 0.3%
sodium citrate Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products	0.15% - 0.25%
linalool A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.1% - 0.2%
limonene A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat	0.1% - 0.15%
citral A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant	0.05% - 0.1%
unknown The ingredient is not recognized	TBC
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Key ingredients	salicylic acid gluconolactone +4 more	Common: salicylic acid gluconolactone +1 more Other: palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 sodium hyaluronate +3 more	Common: salicylic acid gluconolactone +3 more Other: niacinamide glycolic acid +7 more	Common: salicylic acid gluconolactone +1 more Other: lactobionic acid panthenol +1 more	Common: salicylic acid gluconolactone +1 more Other: niacinamide glycolic acid +1 more	Common: salicylic acid gluconolactone Other: hydroxypinacolone retinoate lactobionic acid +12 more	Common: salicylic acid gluconolactone +1 more Other: niacinamide glycolic acid +7 more	Common: salicylic acid gluconolactone +1 more Other: camellia sinensis leaf extract centella asiatica leaf extract	Common: salicylic acid gluconolactone Other: helianthus annuus seed oil hydrolyzed jojoba esters +1 more	Common: salicylic acid gluconolactone +1 more Other: niacinamide 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +6 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin +1 more Other: lactic acid epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract +4 more
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Potential Irritants	citral Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? sodium anisate Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil Has skin benefit? citrus aurantifolia oil Has skin benefit? cinnamomum cassia bark extract Has skin benefit? zingiber officinale root extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? sodium levulinate Has skin benefit? lycium barbarum fruit extract Has skin benefit? rubus idaeus leaf extract Has skin benefit? ribes nigrum leaf extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? ananas sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? sodium lactate Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl glutamate Has skin benefit? euterpe oleracea fruit extract Has skin benefit? lycium barbarum fruit extract Has skin benefit? ascorbyl palmitate Has skin benefit? acer saccharum extract Has skin benefit? vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract Has skin benefit? canola oil Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? +18 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? saccharomyces cerevisiae extract Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? lactobionic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? chlorphenesin Has skin benefit? peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +8 more	hydroxypinacolone retinoate Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? astaxanthin Has skin benefit? haematococcus pluvialis extract Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? glycine soja oil Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? mangifera indica fruit extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? salix nigra bark extract Has skin benefit? lactobionic acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +18 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract Has skin benefit? punica granatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? capsicum annuum fruit extract Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? olea europaea fruit oil Has skin benefit? phytosterols Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? rubus idaeus fruit extract Has skin benefit? beta vulgaris root extract Has skin benefit? pyrus malus fruit extract Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +16 more	hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? +7 more	limonene Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-10 laurate Has skin benefit? methylpropanediol Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	mentha piperita oil Has skin benefit? melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? kojic acid Has skin benefit? mandelic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +11 more	epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? laureth-7 Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? polyacrylamide Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? sodium metabisulfite Has skin benefit? coco-caprylate Has skin benefit? peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? kaolin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? glycereth-26 Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +36 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? +33 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +25 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +25 more