Works for
CleansingPotassium cetyl phosphate, C12-20 alkyl glucoside + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Suitable for sensitive skin, the Gentle Buffing Cream eliminates dead skin cells and gently cleanses and purifies the skin thanks to its jojoba microbeads combined with nourishing grape oil.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (c12-20 alkyl glucoside, potassium cetyl phosphate, 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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“- A gentle scrub to remove impurities and dead skin”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Hexyldecyl stearate~5.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a nice product feeling on the skin and help soften its upper layer
More about Hexyldecyl stearateCellulose~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseHydrogenated jojoba oil~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated jojoba oilGlycerin~2.4–3%
- 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 GlycerinVitis vinifera seed oil~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilMel~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelC14-22 alcohols~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations
More about C14-22 alcoholsPotassium cetyl phosphate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateMyristyl alcohol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholSodium acrylates copolymer~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerCaprylyl glycol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolParfum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydrogenated polyisobutene~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneBenzyl alcohol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholC12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about C12-20 alkyl glucosideXanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilMyristyl glucoside~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 glycolPhospholipids~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsPolyglyceryl-10 stearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 stearateTocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractDehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.3%
Glucose~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseBenzyl benzoate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateHexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Hexyldecyl stearate, Cellulose, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Glycerin, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Mel, C14-22 alcohols, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Myristyl alcohol, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Benzyl alcohol, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Xanthan gum, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Myristyl glucoside, Butylene glycol, Phospholipids, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Tocopherol, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Dehydroacetic acid, Glucose, Benzyl benzoate, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| CaudalieGentle Buffing CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Kate SomervilleDeliKate Soothing Cleanser | NeutrogenaAll in 1 Acne Control Daily Scrub Acne Treatment | La ChênaieFoaming Cream Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | $38.00 | $13.26−$24.74 | — | $22.18−$15.82 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Salicylic Acid | Kaolin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 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 18 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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- 3Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcoholncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Patch testing with myristyl alcoholresearchgate.net
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