A solid everyday foaming cleanser for oily and acne-prone skin, with effective oil removal and zinc support, but the fragrance and stronger surfactants make it less ideal for very dry or sensitive skin.
Scored for skin — based on what its ingredients contribute.
What it may help with
Whether it can reduce excess sebum, shine, or greasiness — absorbents, sebum-regulating ingredients, and some acne actives.
From Zinc PCA, Citric Acid
Whether it can help acne-prone skin — reducing clogged pores, excess oil, acne-causing bacteria, inflammation, or breakouts.
From Zinc PCA, Citric Acid
Whether it can improve smoothness and surface texture — roughness, flaking, clogged pores, or unevenness. Exfoliating acids, retinoids, and smoothing moisturizers may score here.
From Citric Acid, Zinc PCA
Whether it can help uneven tone, dark spots, melasma-like discoloration, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation — including brightening and tyrosinase-inhibiting ingredients.
From Citric Acid
Whether it can help visible signs of aging — fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, or photoaging.
From Citric Acid
Things to watch
Risk of allergic contact dermatitis or immune-based reactions. Fragrance allergens, preservatives, botanicals, and some dyes may score here.
From Fragrance, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Citric Acid
Risk of short-term irritation — stinging, burning, dryness, redness, or discomfort. Common for strong actives, acids, retinoids, fragrances, and harsh surfactants.
From Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Fragrance, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride
Whether it can make skin more sensitive to sunlight, raising the risk of sunburn or UV-related irritation. Relevant for some exfoliating acids, retinoids, and certain plant-derived ingredients.
From Citric Acid
Whether it may sting or irritate around the eyes. Relevant for sunscreens, fragrances, acids, surfactants, and volatile ingredients.
From Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid
Whether it has meaningful potential to be absorbed into the body at levels that may matter biologically. Most cosmetic ingredients score low unless there is known concern or high exposure.
From Fragrance
GOOD · 1
NEUTRAL · 8
This is a foaming facial cleanser aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. It should remove oil and daily grime effectively and may help reduce shine, but the fragrance and strong surfactant system can be less suitable for dry, reactive, or easily irritated skin.
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