Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: medium
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Above Calm Cleansing Foam
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 (arachidic acid, cholesterol, cocamidopropyl betaine, glyceryl stearate, hydrogenated lecithin, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lauric acid, myristic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, potassium cocoyl glycinate, stearic acid) 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Brand from South Korea xaiel. Benefits A cleansing foam that helps improve acne skin.
Source: Yesstyle
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect
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.
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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|---|---|---|---|
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Ingredient list view
Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Potassium hydroxide, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Propanediol, Palmitic acid, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Unknown, 1,2-hexanediol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Centella asiatica extract, Ceramide np, Cholesterol, Ceramide ap, Ceramide ns, Ceramide as, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid, Phytosphingosine, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Ceramide eop, Aluminum hydroxide, Sorbitol, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium chloride, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Potassium benzoate, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Lauric acid, Arachidic acid, Oleic acid, Sodium benzoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol, Parfum, Hydrogenated lecithin
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- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediols
- Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Titrated Extract of Centella asiatica in Phthalic Anhydride-Induced Allergic Dermatitis Animal Model
- Centella asiatica in cosmetology
- Triterpene Composition and Bioactivities of Centella asiatica
- Asiaticoside induction for cell-cycle progression, proliferation and collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts
- Assessment report on Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, herba
- Contact dermatitis due to Madecassol
- The Effects of a Standardized Extract of Centella asiatica on Postlaser Resurfacing Wound Healing on the Face: A Split-Face, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
- Skin hydration is significantly increased by a cream formulated to mimic the skin’s own natural moisturizing systems
- Topically Applied Ceramides Interact with the Stratum Corneum Lipid Matrix in Compromised Ex Vivo Skin
- Topical emulsions containing ceramides: Effects on the skin barrier function and anti‐inflammatory properties
- Contact dermatitis due to Madecassol
- Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overview
- Contact dermatitis due to Madecassol
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- Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide as Used in Cosmetics
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