Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser

Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate + 7 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser”
Source: Supderdrug

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, coconut acid, disodium cocoyl glutamate, glyceryl behenate, glycol distearate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate) 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.

Sodium cocoyl isethionateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~9.9–12.1%
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~3.7–4.5%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.6–2%
Coconut acidEffect: High~1.5–1.8%
Glyceryl behenateEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin~1.2–1.4%
Disodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent~1–1.2%
Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.5–0.75%
C12-20 alkyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.3–0.6%
Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation~0.15–0.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Melissa officinalis leaf extract
Medium risk
We flagged 19 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~0.45–0.7%est.
Melissa officinalis leaf extractA plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~9.9–12.1%est.
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~3.7–4.5%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.6–2%est.
Glyceryl behenateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.2–1.4%est.
Disodium cocoyl glutamateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1–1.2%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
C12-20 alkyl glucosideHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Sodium salicylateThe salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic productsMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Moringa oleifera seed extractHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effectMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
T-butyl alcoholUsed to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritatingMedium~0.25–0.4%est.
Triethyl citrateUsed as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritationMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~9.9–12.1%
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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Glycerin~3.9–4.8%
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 lauroyl sarcosinate~3.7–4.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Squalane~2.4–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Propanediol~1.9–2.3%
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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Glycol distearate~1.6–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Coconut acid~1.5–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glyceryl behenate~1.2–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Disodium cocoyl glutamate~1–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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C14-22 alcohols~0.65–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations

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Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.6–0.85%
Formula
Sodium isethionate~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Parfum~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Mannitol~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Butylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Sodium citrate~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cellulose~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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C12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Disodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Ultramarines~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sodium salicylate~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-aging

The salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic products

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Maltodextrin~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Moringa oleifera seed extract~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect

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Spiraea ulmaria extract~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating

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T-butyl alcohol~0.25–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating

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Saponaria officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Acrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer~0.25–0.4%
Formula
Triethyl citrate~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used as a fragrance. Rarely causes irritation

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Gentiana lutea extract~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Glycerin, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Squalane, Propanediol, Glycol distearate, Coconut acid, Glyceryl behenate, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, C14-22 alcohols, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Sodium isethionate, Parfum, Mannitol, Butylene glycol, Sodium citrate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Cellulose, Chlorphenesin, Citric acid, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Disodium edta, Ultramarines, Sodium salicylate, Maltodextrin, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Spiraea ulmaria extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, T-butyl alcohol, Saponaria officinalis leaf extract, Acrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer, Triethyl citrate, Gentiana lutea extract, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate

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