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C'est Moi Gentle Foaming Facial Cleansing Gel
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C'est Moi Gentle Foaming Facial Cleansing Gel

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Gentle Foaming Facial Cleansing Gel”
Source: Target

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate

Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~4.4–6.6%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~2.1–3.1%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~1.2–1.9%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.9–1.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Calendula officinalis flower extract
Medium risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.9%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.9–1.35%est.
Actinidia chinensis fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~4.4–6.6%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~1.8–2.7%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.3–1.9%est.
Caprylhydroxamic acidA preservativeMedium~0.5–1.2%est.
Fragaria vesca fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lackingMedium~0.4–1%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Pyrus malus fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.7–7.1%
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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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~4.4–6.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Propanediol~2.8–4.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Xanthan gum~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Caprylyl glycol~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Citric acid~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Coco-glucoside~1.2–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Glyceryl oleate~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Fragaria vesca fruit extract~0.4–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAntibacterialReduces rednessAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Actinidia chinensis fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Simmondsia chinensis seed extract~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Propanediol, Xanthan gum, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Fragaria vesca fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed extract

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Irritant and sensitizing potential of eight surfactants commonly used in skin cleansers: an evaluation of 105 patientsjournals.lww.com
  4. 4
    In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Responseresearchgate.net
  5. 5
    Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
  6. 6
    Contact Sensitization to Emulsifying Agents: An Underrated Issue?journals.lww.com
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