Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Cetearyl alcohol + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Purifying Facial Cream Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate se, sodium cocoyl isethionate) 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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Enhanced with a low concentration of French Clay to soften and polish the skin, preparing it for deep hydration.”
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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 2 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~40–60%
Rosa canina fruit oil~5.7–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilOenothera biennis oil~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilKaolin~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinLavandula angustifolia oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilMagnesium nitrate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium chloride~0.9–1.35%
Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Sodium cocoyl isethionate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateGlyceryl stearate se~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seCetearyl alcohol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholOrmenis multicaulis oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Rosa canina fruit oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Unknown, Kaolin, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Magnesium nitrate, Magnesium chloride, Disodium edta, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetearyl alcohol, Ormenis multicaulis oil
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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.
| AesopPurifying Facial Cream CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Antipodes United KingdomPurity Glass Skin Facial Polish | Drunk ElephantMello Marula Cream Cleanser with 1.0% Colloidal Oatmeal | Peter Thomas RothWater Drench Cloud Cream Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 38% | 37% |
| Price | $62.00 | $38.77−$23.23 | $18.00−$44.00 | $28.00−$34.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Colloidal Oatmeal | Sodium Hyaluronate |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Low |
| 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Occupational contact dermatitis due to essential oilsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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