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Acnecide PURIFIDE by Acnecide Daily Facial Cleanser
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Acnecide PURIFIDE by Acnecide Daily Facial Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Zinc coceth sulfate, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Specially formulated to gently cleanse sensitive skin types, the Acnecide Purifide Daily Facial Cleanser helps to effectively wash away impurities and excess sebum from the skin.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, zinc coceth sulfate) 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.

Zinc coceth sulfateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works are a cleansing agent. Might deposit small quantities of zinc onto the skin after cleansing that might be somewhat helpful for acne-prone skin but conclusive research is missing~14–17%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~0.35–0.65%
Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmateEffect: High~0.25–0.5%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.25–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Amyl cinnamal, Benzyl benzoate + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Amyl cinnamal—High~2.6–3.1%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~2.1–2.6%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.8–2.1%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.7–1.05%est.
HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.55–0.85%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Zinc coceth sulfateHelps water and oil mix together and works are a cleansing agent. Might deposit small quantities of zinc onto the skin after cleansing that might be somewhat helpful for acne-prone skin but conclusive research is missingMedium~14–17%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–1%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~0.35–0.65%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Zinc gluconateTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skinMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Zinc coceth sulfate~14–17%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingAnti-blemish

Helps water and oil mix together and works are a cleansing agent. Might deposit small quantities of zinc onto the skin after cleansing that might be somewhat helpful for acne-prone skin but conclusive research is missing

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Glycerin~4.6–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Peg-75~3.3–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.

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Amyl cinnamal~2.6–3.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Benzyl benzoate~2.1–2.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Citronellol~1.8–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~1.6–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Geraniol~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Hydroxycitronellal~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Linalool~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Zinc gluconate~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-blemishExfoliationAnti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin

More about Zinc gluconate
Parfum~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum
Ingredient list view

Water, Zinc coceth sulfate, Glycerin, Peg-75, Amyl cinnamal, Benzyl benzoate, Citronellol, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Disodium edta, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, Sodium benzoate, Zinc gluconate, Parfum

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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.

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Shared key ingredients—6 of 66 of 64 of 6
Key difference—Peg-200 Hydrogenated Castor OilZinc GluconateInulin
Irritancy High High 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 13 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Use of zinc coceth sulfate as an antibacterial agent against propionibacterium acnespatents.google.com
  2. 2
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Usencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Ameliorating effect of dipotassium glycyrrhizinate on an IL-4- and IL-13-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin-equivalent modelresearchgate.net
  5. 5
    Final report on the safety assessment of Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Potassium Glycyrrhetinate, Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glyceryl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhetinyl Stearate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Glycyrrhizic Acid, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Disodium Glycyrrhizate, Trisodium Glycyrrhizate, Methyl Glycyrrhizate, and Potassium Glycyrrhizinate.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extractsec.europa.eu
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