Glycolic Renewal Cleanser
SkinCeuticals
Water-based Cleanser
gel
Fact vs. Fiction
75
High
Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients:
3 of 4
Ingredients Matched:
10 of 25
Recommended for dry, normal, oily, combination, dehydrated, acne and aging skin
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (10)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.09
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycolic Acid
Match score: 0.40
(Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Propylene Glycol
Match score: 0.25
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Match score: 0.25
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Phytic Acid
Match score: 0.06
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.09
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Salicylic Acid
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.06
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.29
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Daily exfoliating gel face wash that targets dullness and rough skin texture for a clear and bright complexion.
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Glycolic Acid
★
(Match: 0.99,
Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Salicylic Acid
(Match: 0.80,
Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Tocopherol
(Match: 0.71,
Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Green Tea
(Match: 0.56,
Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
View Detailed Evidence
Glycolic Acid
Functions:
Exfoliation, Brightening, Anti-Aging, Texture Improvement
Concerns Addressed:
Dullness, Uneven Texture, Hyperpigmentation, Fine Lines, Acne, Enlarged Pores
Salicylic Acid
Functions:
Exfoliation, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Acne, Pore-Clearing
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Blackheads, Whiteheads, Enlarged Pores, Oiliness, Uneven Texture
Tocopherol
Functions:
Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed:
Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
Green Tea
Functions:
soothing, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed:
irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation
View Other Matched Ingredients (6)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Propylene Glycol
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.47
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Match score: 0.42
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Phytic Acid
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.42
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycolic Renewal Cleanser is a high concentration, soft foaming gel face wash designed to effectively exfoliate skin
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Glycolic Acid
(Match: 0.71,
Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Tocopherol
(Match: 0.71,
Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Salicylic Acid
(Match: 0.66,
Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Glycolic Acid
Functions:
Exfoliation, Brightening, Anti-Aging, Texture Improvement
Concerns Addressed:
Dullness, Uneven Texture, Hyperpigmentation, Fine Lines, Acne, Enlarged Pores
Tocopherol
Functions:
Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed:
Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
Salicylic Acid
Functions:
Exfoliation, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Acne, Pore-Clearing
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Blackheads, Whiteheads, Enlarged Pores, Oiliness, Uneven Texture
View Other Matched Ingredients (7)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.42
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Propylene Glycol
Match score: 0.28
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.42
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Match score: 0.47
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Phytic Acid
Match score: 0.16
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.47
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.16
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Formulated with a free acid value of 8% glycolic acid, combined with 1% phytic acid, aloe leaf juice, and glycerin, this exfoliating cleanser helps deliver a clear and bright complexion while removing oil, dirt, debris, and long wear makeup without stripping the skin of moisture
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Glycolic Acid
(Match: 0.51,
Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Glycolic Acid
Functions:
Exfoliation, Brightening, Anti-Aging, Texture Improvement
Concerns Addressed:
Dullness, Uneven Texture, Hyperpigmentation, Fine Lines, Acne, Enlarged Pores
View Other Matched Ingredients (9)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.27
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Propylene Glycol
Match score: 0.14
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.29
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Match score: 0.31
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Phytic Acid
Match score: 0.23
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.18
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Salicylic Acid
Match score: 0.45
(Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.16
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.31
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
- Water
- Glycolic Acid
- Coco-Glucoside
- Propylene Glycol
- Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
- Glycerin
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Phytic Acid
- Sodium Chloride
- Phenoxyethanol
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Coconut Acid
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Salicylic Acid
- Chlorphenesin
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Boswellia Serrata Gum
- Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
- Citral
- Citric Acid
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Tocopherol
