Cie Luxe

Cie Luxe Liquid Marseille Soap Karité

Name: Cie Luxe - Liquid Marseille Soap Karité
Brand: Cie Luxe

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Cleansing

Potassium cocoate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil + 2 more

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“Saponified in a cauldron according to tradition, this soap enriched with nourishing shea butter transforms into a fine and creamy foam and gently cleanses the skin without drying it out.”

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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, polysorbate 60, potassium cocoate, shea butter peg-8 esters) 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.

Potassium cocoateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~4.9–7.3%

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.5–2.3%

Shea butter peg-8 estersEffect: High~0.35–0.85%

Polysorbate 60Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.05–0.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 5 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~2.5–3.8%est.

Potassium cocoateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~4.9–7.3%est.

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.5–2.3%est.

Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.4–0.95%est.

Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.05–0.25%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 comedogenic3/5~1.1–1.6%est.

Butyrospermum parkii butter extractA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~0.85–1.25%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Potassium cocoate~4.9–7.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Glycerin~3.4–5.1%

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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Parfum~2.5–3.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~2–3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.5–2.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~1.2–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Cocos nucifera oil~1.1–1.6%

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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Butyrospermum parkii butter extract~0.85–1.25%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Tetrasodium edta~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Shea butter peg-8 esters~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Disodium phosphate~0.1–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation

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Polysorbate 60~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium phosphate~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Ingredient list view

Water, Potassium cocoate, Glycerin, Parfum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Cocos nucifera oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Tetrasodium edta, Shea butter peg-8 esters, Tocopherol, Disodium phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Sodium phosphate

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Match	—	30%	30%	30%
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Shared key ingredients	—	2 of 7	2 of 7	2 of 7
Key difference	—	Zinc Coceth Sulfate	Niacinamide	Ceramide Eop
Irritancy	Medium	Low	Low	Low
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
3
Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu

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