Antipodes Grace Gentle Cream Cleanser

Antipodes Grace Gentle Cream Cleanser

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“A certified organic gentle cream cleanser and make-up remover from Antipodes.”
Source: Content

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, glyceryl stearate, stearyl alcohol) 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.

Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.2–3.3%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.7–2.6%
Cetearyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture~1.4–2%
Stearyl alcoholEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~1.2–1.8%
Anti-blemish
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“- Kawakawa Leaf: Offers protection from environmental aggressors and helps control skin blemishes.”
Source: Sephora UK

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Parfum, Calendula officinalis flower + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.6–1.4%est.
Calendula officinalis flower—High~0.4–0.95%est.
Citrus paradisi fruit extract—High~0.2–0.75%est.
Lavandula angustifolia waterUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~5.5–8.3%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~2.1–3.1%est.
Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~1.4–2%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.2–3.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~5.5–8.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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.

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Macadamia integrifolia/tetraphylla seed oil~3.5–5.3%
Formula
Cetearyl alcohol~2.2–3.3%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Persea gratissima oil~2.1–3.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Glyceryl stearate~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Cetearyl glucoside~1.4–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

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Stearyl alcohol~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Glycerin~1–1.5%
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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Parfum~0.6–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Vitis vinifera skin extract~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Calendula officinalis flower~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Citrus paradisi fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Lavandula angustifolia water~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Sclerotium gum~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Bisabolol~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Macadamia integrifolia/tetraphylla seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Persea gratissima oil, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl glucoside, Stearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Parfum, Vitis vinifera skin extract, Calendula officinalis flower, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Lavandula angustifolia water, Sclerotium gum, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Sodium benzoate

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≈ $26.70
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