Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Z Detox Clarifying Foaming Cleanser
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 (cocamidopropyl betaine, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate) 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 water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together
Works as a cleansing agent
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Containing a proprietary blend of mild AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids), fermented fruit enzymes and botanical extracts, this gentle exfoliating cleanser enhances skin renewal and smoothes skin’s surface.
Source: Zelens
This product might help exfoliate the skin with tartaric acid, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
Works as a cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
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 together
Potential irritants
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Used as a fragrance for its mint-like smell
An AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid). It oxidizes quickly which makes it less effective in skincare formulations. It can support skin's barrier and moisture levels
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Lactobacillus/pumpkin fruit ferment filtrate, Perilla frutescens leaf extract, Tartaric acid, Citric acid, Citrus limon fruit extract, Hydrolyzed grape fruit, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Hydrolyzed wheat bran, Biosaccharide gum-1, Glycerin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium dehydroacetate, Parfum
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