ARK Skincare ARK Age Protect Skin Clear Cleanser
Works for
CleansingSodium lauroyl oat amino acids, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 7 moreCleanses gently
“Specially formulated for teens and skin in its twenties, the soap-free cleanser is infused with oat amino acids to eliminate dirt, impurities and excess oil, without damaging the natural barrier.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (avocado oil glycereth-8 esters, cocamidopropyl betaine, peach kernel oil glycereth-8 esters, peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, polysorbate 20, sodium cocoyl alaninate, sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, 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: cocamidopropyl betaine
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Cymbopogon martini oil + 12 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids~9.1–11.1%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.9–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium chloride~3.1–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePeg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearateSodium cocoyl alaninate~1.8–2.3%
Polysorbate 20~1.6–1.9%
Peach kernel oil glycereth-8 esters~1.4–1.7%
Avocado oil glycereth-8 esters~1.2–1.4%
Acrylates copolymer~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerPropylene glycol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPeg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesPhenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateXanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMaltodextrin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSodium hydroxide~0.4–0.6%
Disodium edta~0.35–0.6%
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 extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.5%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCymbopogon martini oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilUrtica dioica extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nasturtium officinale extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Nasturtium officinale extractEquisetum arvense extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
- 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 oilPogostemon cablin oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myrocarpus frondosus wood oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilJasminum officinale flower~0.2–0.4%
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.15–0.3%
Acacia dealbata flower extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 acidSodium hydroxymethylglycinate~0.1–0.15%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Limonene~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium chloride, Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, Sodium cocoyl alaninate, Polysorbate 20, Peach kernel oil glycereth-8 esters, Avocado oil glycereth-8 esters, Acrylates copolymer, Propylene glycol, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Maltodextrin, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Urtica dioica extract, Nasturtium officinale extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Unknown, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Myrocarpus frondosus wood oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Jasminum officinale flower, Cananga odorata flower oil, Unknown, Acacia dealbata flower extract, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol
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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.
| ARK SkincareARK Age Protect Skin Clear CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | ObagiC-CLEANSING GEL | e.l.f. CosmeticsMini Holy Hydration! Daily Cleanser | RoC SkincareRoC Energising Cleansing Mousse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | — | $50.00 | $7.00 | $13.48 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 | Panthenol |
| 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 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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