Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: low
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Xera Calm Cleansing Oil
Source: From product name
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol, coco-glucoside, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, laureth-3, peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, peg-25 hydrogenated castor oil, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, sodium cocoamphoacetate) 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
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
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
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
Potential irritants
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
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
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Peg-25 hydrogenated castor oil, Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, Laureth-3, Coco-glucoside, Sodium chloride, Aquaphilus dolomiae extract, Arginine, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Evening primrose oil/palm oil aminopropanediol esters, Glycine, Maleic acid, Oenothera biennis oil, Sorbic acid, Tocopherol
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