Biossance Squalane + Elderberry Jelly Cleanser
Works for
CleansingSucrose laurate, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“A gentle yet powerful all-in-one jelly cleanser nourishes your unique microbiome while effortlessly erasing makeup, daily pollutants and impurities.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, sucrose laurate, sucrose palmitate, sucrose stearate) 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%
- 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 triglycerideGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinWater~4.4–6.5%
Squalane~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneHydrogenated farnesene~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sucrose laurate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sucrose laurateSodium lauroyl methyl isethionate~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateSucrose stearate~1.3–2%
Polymnia sonchifolia root juice~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Polymnia sonchifolia root juiceAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideSambucus nigra fruit extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra fruit extractLactobacillus~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
More about LactobacillusIpomoea batatas root extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa bran extract~0.4–0.9%
Acacia senegal gum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumHelianthus annuus extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus extractCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.15–0.55%
Sucrose palmitate~0.2–0.8%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractPhenethyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.3%
Maltodextrin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinTocopherol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolCitric acid~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Water, Squalane, Hydrogenated farnesene, Sucrose laurate, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Sucrose stearate, Polymnia sonchifolia root juice, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Lactobacillus, Ipomoea batatas root extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Acacia senegal gum, Helianthus annuus extract, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Sucrose palmitate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Phenethyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, Citric acid
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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.
| BiossanceSqualane + Elderberry Jelly CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | RéViveMelting Cleanser / Makeup Removing Wash | BIOEFFECTFacial Cleanser Gel Nettoyant 2-en-1 | A-DERMAGel nettoyant calmant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 35% | 34% |
| Price | — | $80.00 | $69.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Hexapeptide-9 | Vitamin E | Zinc Coceth Sulfate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Assessment report on Sambucus nigra L., fructusema.europa.eu
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- 4Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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