Christina Cosmeceuticals Mild Facial Cleanser
Works for
CleansingSodium coceth sulfate, Peg-40 castor oil + 1 moreCleanses gently
“A gentle non-drying gel washes away oil and make-up residue and impurities.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-40 castor oil, sodium coceth sulfate, triethanolamine) 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?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Parfum, Sd alcohol 40 + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinSodium coceth sulfate~5–7.5%
Hydroxyethylcellulose~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseEthylhexylglycerin~2–2.9%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg-40 castor oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 castor oilCitric acid~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTriethanolamine~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCaprylyl glycol~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Parfum~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSd alcohol 40~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Mainly used to dissolve other ingredients. Can increase the irritation potential of the formula
More about Sd alcohol 40Chlorophyllin-copper complex~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extractButylene glycol~0.15–0.7%
- 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 glycolCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.4%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalGeraniol~0.05–0.3%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.25%
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeLimonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAmyl cinnamal~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium coceth sulfate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-40 castor oil, Citric acid, Triethanolamine, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Parfum, Sd alcohol 40, Chlorophyllin-copper complex, Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf/twig extract, Butylene glycol, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Benzyl salicylate, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Limonene, Amyl cinnamal
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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.
| Christina CosmeceuticalsMild Facial CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | KoseSoftymo Lachesca Premium Hot Gel Cleansing | ACWELLpH Balancing Bubble Free Cleansing Gel | Clean & ClearMorning Burst Hydrating Facial Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | $22.51 | $13.02 | $5.37 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Hyaluronic Acid | Mannitol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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