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111SKIN Exfoliating Enzyme Cleanser
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111SKIN Exfoliating Enzyme Cleanser

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Exfoliating Enzyme Cleanser”
Source: 111skin

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (lecithin, polyglyceryl-6 laurate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium methyl oleoyl taurate, sorbitan palmitate, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.8–4.2%
Sodium methyl oleoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.7–2.5%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.55–1.25%
LecithinEffect: HighUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.45–1.05%
Polyglyceryl-6 laurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.15–0.55%
Sorbitan palmitateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation~0.1–0.4%
Exfoliation
Microcrystalline cellulose, Papain
Not delivered
What the product description says
“This enzyme cleanser exfoliates gently yet effectively to leave skin smoother, radiant and more even.”
Source: 111skin

This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

Microcrystalline celluloseEffect: Low~3.8–5.7%
PapainEffect: LowAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating~0.35–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
EscinA compound obtained from horse chestnut. It is claimed that this chemical can improve circulation, but there is no evidence available that it works in skinHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
PapainAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistencyMedium~39–59%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.8–4.2%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1.8–2.7%est.
Sodium methyl oleoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.7–2.5%est.
Sodium ascorbyl phosphateA 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 CMedium~0.45–1.1%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~0.35–0.85%est.
Polyglyceryl-6 laurateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Sorbitan palmitateHelps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistency3/5~39–59%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~0.35–0.85%est.

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Ingredients

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Zea mays starch~39–59%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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Oryza sativa starch~5.1–7.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Microcrystalline cellulose~3.8–5.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Exfoliation
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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~2.8–4.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Erythritol~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate~1.7–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Maltodextrin~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Shikimic acid~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Xanthan gum~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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

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Lecithin~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Escin~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A compound obtained from horse chestnut. It is claimed that this chemical can improve circulation, but there is no evidence available that it works in skin

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Glycine soja oil~0.35–0.85%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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Papain~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Exfoliation

An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Water~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Beta-sitosterol~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated

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Polyglyceryl-6 laurate~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polyglyceryl-10 oleate~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sorbitan palmitate~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation

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Acetyl cysteine~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Soy isoflavones~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Glycosphingolipids~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Zea mays starch, Oryza sativa starch, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Erythritol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate, Maltodextrin, Cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum, Shikimic acid, Xanthan gum, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Lecithin, Escin, Glycine soja oil, Papain, Tocopherol, Water, Beta-sitosterol, Polyglyceryl-6 laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Sorbitan palmitate, Acetyl cysteine, Soy isoflavones, Glycosphingolipids, Parfum

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Irritant and sensitizing potential of eight surfactants commonly used in skin cleansers: an evaluation of 105 patientsjournals.lww.com
  3. 3
    Sodium ascorbyl phosphate shows in vitro and in vivo efficacy in the prevention and treatment of acne vulgarisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Sodium ascorbyl phosphate in topical microemulsionssciencedirect.com
  5. 5
    Final report of the safety assessment of L-Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbate, and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate as used in cosmeticseuropepmc.org
  6. 6
    Regulation of collagen synthesis in human dermal fibroblasts by the sodium and magnesium salts of ascorbyl-2-phosphatekarger.com
111SKIN Exfoliating Enzyme Cleanser
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