Absolution Le Nettoyant Pureté - Purifying Gel Cleanser
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CleansingDecyl glucoside, Coco-glucoside + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Le Nettoyant Pureté - Purifying Gel Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, lauryl glucoside, polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside
Anti-blemishZinc pca, Salix alba bark extractNot delivered
“This acid is also antibacterial, and will help get rid of your blemishes with a gentle exfoliating action.”
This product contains ingredients (zinc pca) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
ExfoliationSalix alba bark extractNot delivered
“This acid is also antibacterial, and will help get rid of your blemishes with a gentle exfoliating action.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil + 8 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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Water~45–55%
Decyl glucoside~7.2–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideCoco-glucoside~5.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideGlycerin~3–3.6%
- 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 GlycerinAnthemis nobilis flower water~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia water~1.9–2.3%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~2.2–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineXanthan gum~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium gluconate~1.1–1.4%
Sodium lactate~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateCitric acid~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCoco-caprylate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateBenzyl alcohol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLauryl glucoside~0.5–0.75%
Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilCitrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderCocos nucifera oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearatePolyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateOcimum basilicum oil~0.2–0.35%
Citrus grandis peel oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilDehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.3%
Phytic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidSalix alba bark extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractZinc pca~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaBenzoic acid~0.15–0.3%
Bisabolol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololOriganum majorana flower oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Laurus nobilis leaf oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia sclarea oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractSodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Fusanus spicatus wood oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citral~0.1–0.25%
Linalool~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Decyl glucoside, Coco-glucoside, Glycerin, Anthemis nobilis flower water, Lavandula angustifolia water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Xanthan gum, Sodium gluconate, Sodium lactate, Citric acid, Coco-caprylate, Benzyl alcohol, Lauryl glucoside, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Cocos nucifera oil, Potassium sorbate, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Ocimum basilicum oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Dehydroacetic acid, Phytic acid, Salix alba bark extract, Zinc pca, Benzoic acid, Bisabolol, Origanum majorana flower oil, Laurus nobilis leaf oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Avena sativa kernel extract, Sodium benzoate, Fusanus spicatus wood oil, Citral, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
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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.
| AbsolutionLe Nettoyant Pureté - Purifying Gel CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Avant SkincareBlue Volcanic Stone Purifying & Antioxidising Cleansing Gel | AntipodesJuliet Anti-Blemish Gel Cleanser | facerealityskincare-B2BAntioxidant Scrub | |
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| Match | — | 40% | 40% | 39% |
| Price | — | — | $36.09 | $34.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 12 | 5 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Gluconolactone | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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