Botanics Organic Softening Facial Cleanser

Botanics Organic Softening Facial Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cetearyl olivate, Cetearyl alcohol + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“A luxurious and richly hydrating cleanser infused with rosehip extract, rich in essential fatty acids and omegas to leave skin feeling smooth and supple, while effortlessly removing makeup, oil, and impurities without stripping skin of essential moisture.”
Source: Target

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, 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.

Cetearyl olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.3–3.5%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.7–2.6%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~1.2–1.8%
Sorbitan olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.95–1.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Limonene + 8 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~1.4–2.1%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.8%est.
Pelargonium graveolens leaf oilAn essential oil used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Citrus limon peel oilA highly irritating fragranceHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~4.8–7.2%est.
Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingMedium~2.1–3.2%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.7–2.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Olea europaea fruit oil~4.8–7.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Glycerin~3.5–5.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Cetearyl olivate~2.3–3.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Rosa canina fruit oil~2.1–3.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.6%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Alcohol denat.~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Xanthan gum~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Sorbitan olivate~0.95–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Limonene~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citronellol~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Linalool~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
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

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Citral~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Citrus limon peel oil~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A highly irritating fragrance

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Ingredient list view

Water, Olea europaea fruit oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl olivate, Rosa canina fruit oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Alcohol denat., Xanthan gum, Sorbitan olivate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Limonene, Citronellol, Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil, Geraniol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Linalool, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citral, Citrus limon peel oil

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