Typology Gommage Visage Imperfections — Soufre 2% + Extrait d'ortie
Works for
Anti-blemishColloidal sulfur ~1.2–1.8%, below the ~3% it needsUnder-dosed
“Il désincruste les pores et réduit les imperfections.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Gommage Visage Imperfections — Soufre 2% + Extrait d'ortie”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Hydrogenated castor oil, Glycerin + 2 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Mentha piperita oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Pentylene glycol~5.8–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHydrogenated castor oil~3.2–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilCellulose~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseGlycerin~2.2–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinHydroxypropyl starch phosphate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphatePolyglyceryl-4 oleate~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 oleateColloidal sulfur~1.2–1.8%
Kaolin~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about KaolinUrtica dioica leaf extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zinc ricinoleate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAlgin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginMentha piperita oil~0.2–0.75%
Mentha viridis leaf oil~0.15–0.7%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateCitric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMethyl diisopropyl propionamide~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
O-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Propanediol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolLimonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Pentylene glycol, Hydrogenated castor oil, Cellulose, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Polyglyceryl-4 oleate, Colloidal sulfur, Kaolin, Urtica dioica leaf extract, Zinc ricinoleate, Xanthan gum, Algin, Mentha piperita oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Citric acid, Methyl diisopropyl propionamide, O-cymen-5-ol, Propanediol, Limonene, Sodium hydroxide
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| TypologyGommage Visage Imperfections — Soufre 2% + Extrait d'ortieYOUR PRODUCT | BentonPHA Peeling Gel | Laboratoires de BiarritzRadiance Scrub Organic | ClarinsPure Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | $22.90 | $9.57−$13.33 | $17.50−$5.40 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 3 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Lactobionic Acid | Bisabolol | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% & HA PeelingBalmLabs ClearBalm Power Elixir
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Allergic contact dermatitis caused by isopropyl methylphenol, a new haptenonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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