BABOR Doctor Repair Cellular Ultimate Repair Cleanser
Works for
CleansingGlyceryl stearate citrate, Cetearyl alcohol + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Lightweight and gentle on skin, the formula efficiently removes dirt, sebum and makeup without stripping your skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate citrate, 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Scrophularia nodosa extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~5.3–6.5%
- 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 oilZea mays germ oil~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Dicaprylyl carbonate~3.4–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateDecyl oleate~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Decyl oleateGlycerin~2.3–2.8%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate citrate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateOctyldodecanol~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolCetearyl alcohol~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholIsopropyl alcohol~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholPanthenol~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSorbitol~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolRoyal jelly~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Royal jellyXanthan gum~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.65–0.95%
Glucose~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseCitric acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractUrtica dioica extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rumex acetosella extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Scrophularia nodosa extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect. Used as a fragrance
More about Scrophularia nodosa extractFumaria officinalis extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nasturtium officinale extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Nasturtium officinale extractFucus vesiculosus extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Panax ginseng root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractAlcohol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 AlcoholParfum~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.2–0.35%
- 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 triglyceridePantolactone~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneAscorbyl palmitate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateAscorbic acid~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidIngredient list view
Water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Zea mays germ oil, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Decyl oleate, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Octyldodecanol, Cetearyl alcohol, Isopropyl alcohol, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitol, Royal jelly, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glucose, Citric acid, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Urtica dioica extract, Rumex acetosella extract, Scrophularia nodosa extract, Fumaria officinalis extract, Nasturtium officinale extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Alcohol, Parfum, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pantolactone, Ascorbyl palmitate, Ascorbic acid
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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.
| BABORDoctor Repair Cellular Ultimate Repair CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Adorn CosmeticsNatural Soothing Cleansing Milk | Refillable | JUMISOD-Panthenol Barrier Soothing Cleansing Milk | CliniqueAll-in-One Cleansing Micellar Milk + Makeup Remover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | — | $16.93 | $28.76 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Adenosine | Arginine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains 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 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 5Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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