Andalou Naturals Brightening Meyer Lemon Creamy Cleanser
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CleansingSodium cocoyl glutamate, Coco-glucoside + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Brightening Meyer Lemon Creamy Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glycol distearate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Citrus limon fruit extract, Sodium anisate + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateGlycerin~3.3–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinSodium cocoyl glutamate~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateAloe barbadensis leaf juice~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilPanthenol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCitrus limon fruit extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractCitric acid~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- 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 oilMalus domestica fruit cell culture extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera fruit cell extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mel~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- 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 extractEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractLycium barbarum fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer
More about Lycium barbarum fruit extractAllantoin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCoco-glucoside~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideCocos nucifera (coconut) liquid endosperm~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocos nucifera fruit juice~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Decyl glucoside~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideGlycol distearate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateIsomalt~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about IsomaltLecithin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSodium anisate~0.05–0.25%
Sodium levulinate~0.1–0.3%
Sorbitol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolXanthan gum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumParfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitral~0.01–0.05%
Limonene~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Panthenol, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citric acid, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Vitis vinifera fruit cell extract, Unknown, Mel, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Allantoin, Coco-glucoside, Cocos nucifera (coconut) liquid endosperm, Cocos nucifera fruit juice, Decyl glucoside, Glycol distearate, Isomalt, Lecithin, Sodium anisate, Sodium levulinate, Sorbitol, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Citral, Limonene
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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.
| Andalou NaturalsBrightening Meyer Lemon Creamy CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | HoliFrogSuperior Omega Nutritive Gel Wash | CoolaGlowing Greens Detoxifying Facial Cleansing Gel | AlphanovaBaby Organic Nourishing Foaming Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 34% |
| Price | $11.90 | $34.00+$22.10 | $28.00+$16.10 | $11.14−$0.76 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 13 | 4 of 13 | 5 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil | Anhydroxylitol | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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