ArtNaturals LUXE Glycolic Facial Cleanser
Works for
CleansingCoco-glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Glycolic Facial Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, coco-glucoside, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, polysorbate 80, 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, cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, coco-glucoside
ExfoliationGlycolic acid, Salix nigra bark extract + 2 moreWorks well
“Reinvigorate your cleansing routine with ArtNaturals LUXE Glycolic Facial Cleanser, specifically formulated with Glycolic Acid (AHA) to exfoliate and improve the look of fine lines, pores, and wrinkles.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.
Anti-blemishGlycolic acid, Moroccan lava clay + 2 moreNot delivered
“This clarifying facial cleanser is created with exfoliating Glycolic Acid, and nourishing ingredients like Saffron and Shea Butter, to help leave skin blemish free and rejuvenated.”
This product contains ingredients (glycolic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Alcohol + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Coco-glucoside~8.1–9.9%
- 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-glucosideGlycolic acid~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinPerlite~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of volcanic glass. Absorbs moisture and can temporarily mattify the skin
More about PerliteSodium hydroxide~1.9–2.3%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~2.2–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineDisodium laureth sulfosuccinate~1.6–1.9%
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineAcacia senegal gum~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumXanthan gum~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolysorbate 80~0.5–0.75%
Betaine~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.65%
Sodium pca~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateCocamidopropyl dimethylamine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can work as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating
More about Cocamidopropyl dimethylamineSodium lactate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactatePca~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about PcaAlcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholSerine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineAlanine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineGlycine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineGlutamic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidLysine hcl~0.25–0.45%
Threonine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineArginine~0.25–0.45%
- 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 ArginineProline~0.25–0.5%
Moroccan lava clay~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps absorb oil (for the time of application) and creates a thicker product consistency
More about Moroccan lava clayZinc sulfate~0.25–0.45%
Salicylic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- 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 oilHypnea musciformis extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hypnea musciformis extractSalix nigra bark extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractSargassum filipendula extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zea mays starch~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchHydrolyzed corn starch~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps improve the product texture
More about Hydrolyzed corn starchCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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 extractCrocus sativus flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed corn starch octenylsuccinate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a uniform product consistency
More about Hydrolyzed corn starch octenylsuccinateSorbitol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolButyrospermum parkii butter~0.25–0.45%
- 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 butterCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.2–0.4%
- 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 triglycerideDiacetyl boldine~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gelidiella acerosa extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An algae extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Gelidiella acerosa extractLactic acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidPalmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-5Ingredient list view
Water, Coco-glucoside, Glycolic acid, Glycerin, Perlite, Sodium hydroxide, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Phenoxyethanol, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Acacia senegal gum, Xanthan gum, Polysorbate 80, Betaine, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium pca, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Cocamidopropyl dimethylamine, Sodium lactate, Pca, Unknown, Alcohol, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Glutamic acid, Lysine hcl, Threonine, Arginine, Proline, Moroccan lava clay, Zinc sulfate, Salicylic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hypnea musciformis extract, Salix nigra bark extract, Sargassum filipendula extract, Zea mays starch, Hydrolyzed corn starch, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Crocus sativus flower extract, Hydrolyzed corn starch octenylsuccinate, Sorbitol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Diacetyl boldine, Gelidiella acerosa extract, Lactic acid, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5
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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.
| ArtNaturals LUXEGlycolic Facial CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | EucerinDermoPure Triple Effect Cleansing Gel | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | BiodermaSebium Actif Intense Purifying Foaming Gel Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 80% | 79% | 78% |
| Price | — | $29.45 | — | $11.59 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 27 | 4 of 27 | 5 of 27 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Niacinamide | Fructose |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains 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 24 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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- 4Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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