Urban Skin Combination Skin Cleansing Bar Review

Urban Skin Combination Skin Cleansing Bar
Review

Does Urban Skin Combination Skin Cleansing Bar Work?

 
Urban Skin Combination Skin Cleansing Bar 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.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
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Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil
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Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
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Glycerin
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Anhydroglucitol
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Propylene Glycol
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Sorbitan Oleate
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Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Powder
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Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
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Salicylic Acid
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Resorcinol
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Stem Extract
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Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
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Azelaic Acid
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Kojic Acid
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Niacinamide
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Retinyl Palmitate
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Glutamine
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Alpha-Arbutin
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Ingredients explained

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilA famous occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil. It is derived from coconuts and may give a product a lovely coconut scent. Coconut oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed OilA fatty oil pressed from safflower seeds that is used as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. It contains unusually high amounts of linoleic acid (up to 70%), as well as antioxidant compounds such as vitamin E, phytosterols, and phenolics.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %4
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.

Anhydroglucitol
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Anhydroglucitol
Propylene Glycol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Propylene GlycolA clear, thick, odorless liquid of synthetic origin. Its main function is to stabilize cosmetic products exposed to varying temperatures. It is also a moderately strong humectant with similar properties to glycerin.
Sorbitan Oleate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Sorbitan OleateA vegetable-based ingredient that stabilizes mixtures of oil and water. Sorbitan oleate serves primarily as an emulsifier that produces water-in-oil emulsions.
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Powder
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Powder
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed OilA fatty oil extracted from the seeds of the castor bean plant with very unique fatty acid composition. It is used in skincare as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that leaves the skin feeling soft and silky after application.
Salicylic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salicylic AcidThis effective peeling and anti-inflammatory BHA is used as an anti-acne agent and works by breaking down the junctions between dead skin cells. This results in the peeling of dead skin and the unclogging of pores.
Resorcinol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Resorcinol
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Stem Extract
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed Soy ProteinA mixture of proteins obtained from soybeans. It can have many different functions depending on the manufacturer, although it is most commonly used in skincare products as a humectant moisturizing ingredient.
Azelaic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Azelaic AcidA powerful dermatological ingredient that helps to treat acne and various pigmentation issues. It appears both in medicated creams and regular skincare. It reduces redness and inflammation but can be irritating in high concentrations.
Kojic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Kojic AcidA bioactive compound isolated from various fungi or fermented products. It is one of the most common and potent anti-pigment and brightening ingredients, and has been successfully tested on humans.
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.

Retinyl Palmitate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Retinyl PalmitateAn esterified form of retinol – it combines retinol and palmitic acid into one molecule. Retinyl palmitate is less irritating than retinol but also much less effective in its anti-aging and acne-reducing effects.
Glutamine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
GlutamineA humectant moisturizing amino acid that, aside from attracting water to the skin’s surface, can also soothe allergic itching and reduce the signs of inflammation.
Alpha-Arbutin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Alpha-Arbutin