Mary Kay TimeWise Repair Volu-Firm Foaming Cleanser Review

Mary Kay TimeWise Repair Volu-Firm Foaming Cleanser
Review

Does Mary Kay TimeWise Repair Volu-Firm Foaming Cleanser Work?

 
Mary Kay TimeWise Repair Volu-Firm Foaming Cleanser 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 Ingredients Explained section below.
 
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Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
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0.3
0.3
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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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Potassium Stearate
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Dipropylene Glycol
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Sorbitol
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Potassium Myristate
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Myristic Acid
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Glyceryl Stearate SE
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PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate
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Stearic Acid
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Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
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PEG-32
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Potassium Laurate
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Glycol Stearate
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Tocopherol
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Tripeptide-1
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Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
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PEG-6
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Butylene Glycol
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Polyquaternium-7
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Lauric Acid
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Sodium Chloride
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Maltodextrin
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Ethylene Brassylate
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Ethyl Linalool
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PEG-4 Laurate
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Trimethylbenzenepropanol
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Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol
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Gamma-Undecalactone
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Phenylisohexanol
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Subtilisin
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Methyldihydrojasmonate
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Lipase
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Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
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Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
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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.

Potassium Stearate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Potassium Stearate
Dipropylene Glycol
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Dipropylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid that has several uses. One of its main functions is as a solvent. Dipropylene glycol is also used to reduce the thickness of skincare products.
Sorbitol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
SorbitolA sweet-tasting alcohol derived from glucose. Aside from its sweet taste (for which it is used as a very common sweetener), Sorbitol is also very good at retaining water and is used in skincare as a humectant.
Potassium Myristate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Potassium Myristate
Myristic Acid
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Myristic AcidA common fatty acid found in various vegetable oils, most notably palm and coconut oil. It is a strongly occlusive moisturizing, emollient, and emulsifying ingredient.
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Glyceryl Stearate SEAn emulsifier, where the SE stands for self-emulsifying. Emulsions containing glyceryl stearate SE often impart a smooth, velvety feel upon the skin.
PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate
Stearic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Stearic AcidA saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateA coconut-derived or synthetic surfactant that creates a gentle, creamy foam. It is popular in baby shampoos, body washes, and many other rinse-off products as a complement to other surfactants.
PEG-32
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-32A synthetic water-loving moisturizer that produces water gels.
Potassium Laurate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium Laurate
Glycol Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycol StearateA natural ester that supports oil and water mixtures.
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.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Tripeptide-1
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tripeptide-1

A small, skin-identical peptide that boosts collagen renewal in the skin and improves other structural proteins. It may have trouble penetrating the skin in this form, so palmitic acid or biotin is usually added to it.

Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
PEG-6
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-6A synthetic alcohol that moisturizes skin and dissolves many other ingredients.
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene Glycol

A clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.

Polyquaternium-7
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyquaternium-7A positively-charged ingredient that forms films to protect the rest of the product.
Lauric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lauric AcidA fatty acid derived from various vegetable oils such as palm or coconut oil. It helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin and is also used as a cleansing or emulsifying agent. Lauric acid is listed among common comedogenic ingredients by acne.org.
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.

Maltodextrin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
MaltodextrinA formula helper manufactured from starch. It has a sweet flavor and is often used in rinse-off products to support their foaming structure. Maltodextrin is also used to stabilize emulsions and to absorb and bind other ingredients in the formula.
Ethylene Brassylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ethylene BrassylateA synthetic fragrance ingredient known for its musky scent. Like most fragrance ingredients, it can be irritating.
Ethyl Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ethyl Linalool
PEG-4 Laurate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PEG-4 Laurate
Trimethylbenzenepropanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Trimethylbenzenepropanol
Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol
Gamma-Undecalactone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Gamma-Undecalactone
Phenylisohexanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Phenylisohexanol
Subtilisin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Subtilisin
Methyldihydrojasmonate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Methyldihydrojasmonate
Lipase
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lipase
Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea TrifluoroacetateA small, peptide-like ingredient designed to improve skin firmness and hydration by stimulating the production of proteins and peptidoglycans in the skin.
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Iodopropynyl ButylcarbamateA highly effective preservative against fungi, specifically mold and yeast. It is cost-effective, functions at very low levels, and also provides some protection against bacteria.