Cleaning Supply Retinol 24 + Peptide Face Wash, Smoothing, Sulfate-Free
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CleansingSteareth-21, Palmitic acid + 7 moreCleanses gently
“Retinol 24 + Peptide Face Wash, Smoothing, Sulfate-Free”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cetyl alcohol, decyl glucoside, lauryl glucoside, palmitic acid, steareth-2, steareth-21, stearyl alcohol) 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: decyl glucoside
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Retinol, NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide, retinol. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationSide benefit · RetinolWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Retinol, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Isopropyl palmitate~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateGlycerin~3.6–5.4%
- 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 GlycerinTrehalose~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehalosePetrolatum~2.2–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumRetinol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
More about RetinolNiacinamide~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamidePalmitoyl pentapeptide-4~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4Panthenol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTocopheryl acetate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateDimethicone~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeParaffinum liquidum~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumCaprylyl glycol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDimethiconol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time
More about DimethiconolSteareth-21~0.35–0.85%
Steareth-2~0.3–0.75%
Stearic acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPalmitic acid~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearyl alcohol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCetyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholDisodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCarbomer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Decyl glucoside~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideLauryl glucoside~0.1–0.45%
2-hexanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Isopropyl palmitate, Glycerin, Trehalose, Petrolatum, Retinol, Niacinamide, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Dimethicone, Paraffinum liquidum, Caprylyl glycol, Dimethiconol, Steareth-21, Steareth-2, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Stearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Disodium edta, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Decyl glucoside, Lauryl glucoside, 2-hexanol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Cleaning SupplyRetinol 24 + Peptide Face Wash, Smoothing, Sulfate-FreeYOUR PRODUCT | Derma EVitamin C Daily Brightening Cleanser | Urban Skin RxEven Tone Gentle Gel Cleanser | MedicubeKojic Acid Turmeric Toning Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 64% | 60% |
| Price | — | $17.95 | $16.00 | $17.55 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 19 | 2 of 19 | 7 of 19 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Azelaic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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More alternatives: SVR Sebiaclear Cleansing CreamLa Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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