111SKIN Complimentary Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser Mini
Works for
CleansingSucrose palmitateCan be harsh
“Complimentary Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser Mini”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This cleanser will refine the skin, tighten and close pores and refine the skin’s texture.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-blemishSodium ascorbyl phosphate ~1.2–1.7% + 1 moreUnder-dosed
“This cleanser will refine the skin, tighten and close pores and refine the skin’s texture.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Glycerin~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHelianthus annuus seed oil~5.8–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSucrose palmitate~3.5–5.3%
Water~3.4–5.1%
Tocopheryl acetate~2.2–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium ascorbyl phosphate~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateEthylhexylglycerin~0.95–1.45%
Propanediol~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycine soja oil~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilLavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract~0.35–0.85%
Honey~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyMilt extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideAesculus hippocastanum seed extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Aesculus hippocastanum seed extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPrunus persica fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Prunus persica fruit extractPiperonyl glucoside~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl cysteine~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentylene glycol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium carboxymethyl betaglucan~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.45%
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractJasminum officinale flower/leaf extract~0.05–0.3%
Plumeria rubra flower extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice smell to the product. Can be irritating
More about Plumeria rubra flower extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCupressus sempervirens seed extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coriandrum sativum seed extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rose extract~0.05–0.25%
Fucus vesiculosus extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sucrose palmitate, Water, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Glycine soja oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Honey, Milt extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Aesculus hippocastanum seed extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Prunus persica fruit extract, Piperonyl glucoside, Acetyl cysteine, Pentylene glycol, Sodium carboxymethyl betaglucan, Sodium benzoate, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract, Plumeria rubra flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Cupressus sempervirens seed extract, Coriandrum sativum seed extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract, Rose extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Potassium sorbate
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| 111SKINComplimentary Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser MiniYOUR PRODUCT | BYNACHTClean Sheets Cleansing Gel | MilaniGlow Gel Cleanser | SimpleMicellar Water Limited Edition Little Mix | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 49% | 47% |
| Price | — | — | $15.00 | $8.02 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 7 | 1 of 7 | 1 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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