A'kin Cleansers, Toners & Exfoliants Nourishing Cream Cleanser & Toner
Works for
CleansingCetearyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Cleansers, Toners & Exfoliants Nourishing Cream Cleanser & Toner”
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 laurate, glyceryl stearate, lecithin, sodium isostearoyl lactylate, sodium stearoyl lactylate, 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate + 6 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%
Glycerin~4.3–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.1–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSesamum indicum seed oil~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilCetearyl alcohol~2.3–2.8%
- 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 alcoholSorbitol~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSodium stearoyl lactylate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateGlyceryl stearate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateLecithin~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSqualane~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneButyrospermum parkii butter~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPersea gratissima oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilHamamelis virginiana water~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterSodium isostearoyl lactylate~0.45–0.65%
Stearic acid~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolGlyceryl laurate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
More about Glyceryl laurateXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium hydroxymethylglycinate~0.3–0.5%
Rosa centifolia flower water~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Panthenol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Sodium gluconate~0.2–0.4%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilTocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolFusanus spicatus wood oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateHydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateBenzoic acid~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.1–0.2%
Farnesol~0.1–0.15%
Geraniol~0.05–0.1%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Sorbitol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Glyceryl stearate, Lecithin, Squalane, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Persea gratissima oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Hamamelis virginiana water, Sodium isostearoyl lactylate, Stearic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl laurate, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, Rosa centifolia flower water, Panthenol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium gluconate, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Tocopherol, Fusanus spicatus wood oil, Ascorbyl palmitate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Benzoic acid, Citronellol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Linalool
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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.
| A'kinCleansers, Toners & Exfoliants Nourishing Cream Cleanser & TonerYOUR PRODUCT | Adorn CosmeticsNatural Soothing Cleansing Milk | Refillable | SEPHORA COLLECTIONCleansing Wipes - Pomegranate - Energizing | No7Derm Solutions Comforting Cream Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | — | — | — | $17.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 17 | 5 of 17 | 8 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Lauryl Glucoside | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 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 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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