ACURE Brightening Cleansing Gel

ACURE Brightening Cleansing Gel

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Brightening Cleansing Gel”
Source: Target

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, decyl glucoside, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, lauryl glucoside, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) 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, decyl glucoside, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~8.8–10.8%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together~5.6–6.8%
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~2.5–3.1%
Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateEffect: HighWorks as a cleansing agent~2–2.5%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~1.9–2.3%
Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.2–1.5%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~1–1.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Zingiber officinale root oil + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 18 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~8.8–10.8%est.
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agentHigh~1.9–2.3%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~1–1.2%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.7%est.
Zingiber officinale root oilAn essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivityHigh~0.4–0.6%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~5.6–6.8%est.
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~2.5–3.1%est.
Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateWorks as a cleansing agentMedium~2–2.5%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.2–1.5%est.
Euterpe oleracea fruit extractA plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skinMedium~0.65–1%est.
Rubus fruticosus fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
Rosa canina fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lackingMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.25%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%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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Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.8–10.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~5.6–6.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together

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Glycerin~3.1–3.8%
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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Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~2.5–3.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate~2–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a cleansing agent

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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~1.9–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent

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Sodium pca~1.4–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Lauryl glucoside~1.2–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Decyl glucoside~1–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Euterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.65–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

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Rubus fruticosus fruit extract~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Punica granatum bark/fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.5–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Zingiber officinale root oil~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Aspalathus linearis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Plant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking

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Citrus limon peel oil~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Rosa canina fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking

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Citric acid~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sodium levulinate~0.1–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Sodium pca, Lauryl glucoside, Decyl glucoside, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, Punica granatum bark/fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Aspalathus linearis leaf extract, Citrus limon peel oil, Rosa canina fruit extract, Citric acid, Sodium levulinate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate

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