AMPLE:N Centel Calming Shot, First Gel Cleanser
Works for
CleansingOlive oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Centel Calming Shot, First Gel Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, octyldodeceth-16, olive oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, polyglyceryl-4 caprate) 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.5–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolDipropylene glycol~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinOlive oil polyglyceryl-6 esters~2.3–2.8%
Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~1.9–2.3%
Phaseolus radiatus seed extract~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arginine~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineCentella asiatica extract~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractCentella asiatica callus conditioned media~0.9–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phyllostachys nigra juice~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Monascus extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A yeast extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Monascus extractRumex crispus root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Betula alba juice~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractMentha piperita leaf extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractHouttuynia cordata extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractMorinda citrifolia extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Petroselinum sativum extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCarbomer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolOctyldodeceth-16~0.25–0.45%
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.5%
- 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 oilCamellia japonica seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilCamellia sinensis seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia sinensis seed oilMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oil1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.25%
Citric acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Olive oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Phaseolus radiatus seed extract, Arginine, Centella asiatica extract, Centella asiatica callus conditioned media, Phyllostachys nigra juice, Monascus extract, Rumex crispus root extract, Betula alba juice, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Houttuynia cordata extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Morinda citrifolia extract, Petroselinum sativum extract, Propanediol, Carbomer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Octyldodeceth-16, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Camellia sinensis seed oil, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta
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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.
| AMPLE:NCentel Calming Shot, First Gel CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | ShiseidoSenka All Clear Cleansing Gel | DR.Ci:LaboCleansing Gel Super Sensitive EX | ACWELLpH Balancing Bubble Free Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | — | $17.00 | $48.90 | $13.27 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 11 | 2 of 11 | 1 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Ceramide Ap | Hyaluronic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | 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.
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