Arbonne RE9 Advanced Prepwork Cleansing Polish Review

Arbonne RE9 Advanced Prepwork Cleansing Polish
Ingredients

Arbonne RE9 Advanced Prepwork Cleansing Polish Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Lauryl Glucoside, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Seed Powder, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Xanthan Gum, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Niacinamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Sulfate, Gluconolactone, Calcium Gluconate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Review

Does Arbonne RE9 Advanced Prepwork Cleansing Polish Work?

 
Arbonne RE9 Advanced Prepwork Cleansing Polish is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.
 
However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredient Breakdown section below.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Glycerin
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Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
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Lauryl Glucoside
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Acrylates Copolymer
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Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
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Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Seed Powder
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Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
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Glyceryl Undecylenate
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Xanthan Gum
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters
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Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
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Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
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Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
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Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
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Niacinamide
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Hexylene Glycol
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Sodium Carbonate
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Sodium Sulfate
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Gluconolactone
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Calcium Gluconate
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Caprylhydroxamic Acid
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Sodium Chloride
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Citric Acid
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Phenoxyethanol
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Potassium Sorbate
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Sodium Benzoate
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl HydroxysultaineA mild surfactant with excellent foaming properties and thickening capabilities.
Lauryl Glucoside
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Lauryl GlucosideA natural nonionic surfactant, which means it acts as an effective cleansing ingredient. It can act alone as a cleanser or be paired with anionic surfactants to make them milder on the skin.
Acrylates Copolymer
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Acrylates CopolymerA highly functional synthetic ingredient that forms a protective layer on the skin and reduces static buildup. It gives an emollient feel to the product, including a silky after-feel.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Sodium Lauryl SulfoacetateA synthetic surfactant that offers excellent foaming capabilities along with mild cleansing.
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Seed Powder
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Seed PowderAn abrasive, fine powder made from ground apricot seed shells. It can be irritating and cause microfractures on the skin’s surface.
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl UndecylenateA natural ingredient with a lightweight sensorial profile and the ability to support oil-in-water emulsions.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Raspberry Seed Oil/Tocopheryl Succinate Aminopropanediol Esters
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Fruit Extract
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit ExtractAn extract derived from apple fruit that has humectant moisturizing and antioxidant properties, as well as gentle anti-pigment effects. It contains humectant sugars, anti-pigment organic acids, and flavonoids.
Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Passiflora Incarnata Fruit Extract
Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit ExtractExtracted from the fruits of the Kakadu plum (which is the richest source of vitamin C among all plants) this ingredient acts as an excellent antioxidant. Besides this, it is also an antimicrobial agent with some humectant properties.
Niacinamide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Niacinamide

Also known as vitamin B3, this ingredient is a true superstar with confirmed moisturizing, anti-acne, hyperpigmentation, and antioxidant benefits. Two studies confirm its significant anti-wrinkle efficacy.

Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Hexylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hexylene GlycolA multifunctional ingredient that is best known for its use as a solvent. It can dissolve both water-based ingredients and oils. For this reason, it can also function as an emulsifier, allowing oil and water ingredients to mix and remain stable.
Sodium Carbonate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Carbonate
Sodium Sulfate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium SulfateAn inorganic sodium salt that provides volume and thickens emulsions.
Gluconolactone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
GluconolactoneA PHA derived from glucose. It has exfoliating and humectant properties and acts as a penetration enhancer for other ingredients. It has also been shown to assist in the treatment of acne and the prevention of photoaging.
Calcium Gluconate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Calcium GluconateA white crystalline powder that can act as a humectant when dissolved into water. It is also a chelating agent.
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylhydroxamic AcidA chelating agent used alongside preservatives in order to boost their antimicrobial activity.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.