Civant Antioxidant Cleanser

Civant Antioxidant Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Sodium cocoyl isethionate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Antioxidant Cleanser”
Source: Civant

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroamphoacetate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~11–14%
Sodium cocoyl isethionateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~5.1–6.2%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~4.4–5.4%
Sodium lauroamphoacetateEffect: High~2.6–3.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus paradisi peel oil
Medium risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agentHigh~11–14%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~4.4–5.4%est.
Punica granatum fruit extractA fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant propertiesHigh~0.8–1.2%est.
Citrus limon fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~5.1–6.2%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~1.5–1.8%est.
Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.Medium~1.3–1.6%est.
Phyllanthus emblica fruit extractA plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrationsMedium~1.1–1.3%est.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~0.6–0.95%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~11–14%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent

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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~5.1–6.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.4–5.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Sodium lauroamphoacetate~2.6–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycerin~1.9–2.3%
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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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.5–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAntibacterialAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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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Centella asiatica extract~1.3–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Reduces rednessAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

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Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract~1.1–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin tone

A plant extract that might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and have a skin lightening effect if used in high enough concentrations

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Punica granatum fruit extract~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties

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Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.6–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces rednessEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Camellia oleifera leaf extract~0.5–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics

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Citrus limon fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Citric acid~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Potassium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroamphoacetate, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Centella asiatica extract, Phyllanthus emblica fruit extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Citric acid, Potassium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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