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CleansingPeg-10 isostearate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate + 1 moreCan be harsh
“What it is: A hydrating cleanser that transforms from balm to cream to oil, gently removing all traces of makeup in one step.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sorbitan sesquioleate.
Keep in mind that 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?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Sorbitan sesquioleate, Citrus limon peel oil + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.8–7.2%
- 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 triglyceridePeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.2–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearatePeg-10 isostearate~3.2–4.8%
Polyethylene~2.7–4%
Sorbitan sesquioleate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateWater~1.4–2.1%
Butylene glycol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCitrus limon peel oil~0.9–1.35%
Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilCaprylyl glycol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilJuniperus mexicana oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula hybrida oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilMentha arvensis leaf oil~0.2–0.7%
Mentha viridis leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
Myristica fragrans extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractCoccinia indica fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractAloe barbadensis flower extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Aloe barbadensis flower extractSolanum melongena fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.15–0.6%
- 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 oilCorallina officinalis extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractMethylpropanediol~0.1–0.4%
Althaea officinalis root extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extract1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.5%
Stellaria media extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alchemilla vulgaris leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Equisetum arvense leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Urtica dioica leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractNepeta cataria extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus idaeus leaf extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus leaf extractBaptisia tinctoria root extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-10 isostearate, Polyethylene, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Water, Butylene glycol, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Caprylyl glycol, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Juniperus mexicana oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Myristica fragrans extract, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Corallina officinalis extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Methylpropanediol, Althaea officinalis root extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Stellaria media extract, Alchemilla vulgaris leaf extract, Equisetum arvense leaf extract, Urtica dioica leaf extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Nepeta cataria extract, Rubus idaeus leaf extract, Baptisia tinctoria root extract, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract
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| Price | — | $17.49 | $13.05 | $14.74 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 8 | 6 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
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| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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