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Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Cetrimonium chloride
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“No-Foam Cleansing Cream”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cetrimonium chloride.

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.

Cetrimonium chlorideEffect: HighA preservative~0.05–0.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Parfum, Methylchloroisothiazolinone + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Myristyl alcoholHelps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~4.9–7.4%est.
Cetrimonium chlorideA preservativeHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~2.5–3.8%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.75%est.
MethylchloroisothiazolinoneA preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmeticsHigh~0.00075–0.0015%est.
MethylisothiazolinoneA preservative. Is a frequent allergenHigh~0.00075–0.0015%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Ricinus communis seed oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistencyMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Sclerocarya birrea seed oilAn emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.Medium~0.8–1.25%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Hydrolyzed silkCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~2.1–3.1%est.
Butyrospermum parkii oil—3/5~1.2–1.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Myristyl alcohol~4.9–7.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating

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Cetrimonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

A preservative

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Parfum~2.5–3.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Cocos nucifera oil~2.1–3.1%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Butyrospermum parkii oil~1.2–1.8%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging
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Ricinus communis seed oil~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

More about Ricinus communis seed oil
Sclerocarya birrea seed oil~0.8–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.

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Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil
Citric acid~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Propylene glycol~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Hydrolyzed quinoa~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrolyzed silk~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Gardenia taitensis flower~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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

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Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen

More about Methylisothiazolinone
Ingredient list view

Water, Myristyl alcohol, Cetrimonium chloride, Parfum, Cocos nucifera oil, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Butyrospermum parkii oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Citric acid, Propylene glycol, Hydrolyzed quinoa, Hydrolyzed silk, Gardenia taitensis flower, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Tocopherol, Methylisothiazolinone

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcoholncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Contact Sensitization to Emulsifying Agents: An Underrated Issue?journals.lww.com
  3. 3
    Patch testing with myristyl alcoholresearchgate.net
  4. 4
    Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleatencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Castor Oil: Properties, Uses, and Optimization of Processing Parameters in Commercial Productionncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Effect of ricinoleic acid in acute and subchronic experimental models of inflammationncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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