ACO

ACO Face Refreshing Cleansing Lotion

Name: ACO - Face Refreshing Cleansing Lotion
Brand: ACO

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

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Works for

Cleansing

Glyceryl stearate, Ceteareth-6 + 4 more

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“Face Refreshing Cleansing Lotion”

From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, ceteareth-6, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, potassium cetyl phosphate, stearyl alcohol) 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.

Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~2.5–3.8%

Ceteareth-6Effect: High~2–3%

Stearyl alcoholEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~1.4–2%

Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1.1–1.6%

Potassium cetyl phosphateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.55–1.3%

CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.2–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 3 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Canola oilA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~3.7–5.6%est.

Potassium cetyl phosphateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.55–1.3%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 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

Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.7–2.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Paraffinum liquidum~6.1–9.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

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Canola oil~3.7–5.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glyceryl stearate~2.5–3.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Ceteareth-6~2–3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Isopropyl myristate~1.7–2.5%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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Stearyl alcohol~1.4–2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Cetyl alcohol~1.1–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Potassium cetyl phosphate~0.55–1.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Tocopherol~0.45–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

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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Carbomer~0.2–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Citric acid~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Canola oil, Glyceryl stearate, Ceteareth-6, Isopropyl myristate, Stearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate

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Worth comparing, line by line.

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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
	ACOFace Refreshing Cleansing LotionYOUR PRODUCT	Paul & JoeCleansing Cream	AlbionINFINESSE Deep Suction Cleansing Milk	Elizabeth ArdenCeramide Replenishing Cleansing Oil
Match	—	41%	41%	37%
Price	—	$34.80	—	$23.95
Shared key ingredients	—	4 of 9	3 of 9	3 of 9
Key difference	—	Dimethicone	Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2	Glycerin
Irritancy	Low	Medium	High	High
Drying alcohol	—	—	Contains drying alcohol	—
	View product	Shop	Shop	Shop

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

1
A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Canola Oilsciencedirect.com
3
Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu

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