CLEARSTEM Skincare GENTLECLEAN - Vitamin Infused Barrier Cleanser
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Decyl glucoside + 7 moreCan be harsh
“GENTLECLEAN - Vitamin Infused Barrier Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate.
Keep in mind that 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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus nobilis peel extract, Citrus aurantifolia oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~7.2–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineDecyl glucoside~5.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 cocoyl isethionate~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateDisodium laureth sulfosuccinate~2.1–2.6%
Citrus nobilis peel extract~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Coco-glucoside~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideGlyceryl oleate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleatePropanediol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium lauryl sulfoacetate~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium lauryl sulfoacetateGluconolactone~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateSodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateSclerotium gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumXanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHydroxyacetophenone~0.4–0.65%
Niacinamide~0.35–0.65%
- 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 NiacinamidePanthenol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCitrus aurantifolia oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractLactic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidAllantoin~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCitrus reticulata peel oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
More about Citrus reticulata peel oilCitric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHippophae rhamnoides seed oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractPrunus avium flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolGlucosyl hesperidin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to neutralize free radicals in skin. Also works as a humectant
More about Glucosyl hesperidinPhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTrisodium nta~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateArnica montana flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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 extractTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateBetaine~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineTremella fuciformis sporocarp extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extractPotassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCapsicum annuum fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Pepper extract. Might be able to help neutralize free radicals
More about Capsicum annuum fruit extractPentylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPhenethyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
Sorbic acid~0.15–0.3%
Magnesium pca~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Magnesium pcaCopper pca~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Copper pcaZinc pca~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing
More about Zinc pcaIngredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Citrus nobilis peel extract, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Propanediol, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Gluconolactone, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Lactic acid, Allantoin, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Citric acid, Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Prunus avium flower extract, Tocopherol, Glucosyl hesperidin, Phenoxyethanol, Trisodium nta, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Arnica montana flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Betaine, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Potassium sorbate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Capsicum annuum fruit extract, Pentylene glycol, Phenethyl alcohol, Sorbic acid, Magnesium pca, Copper pca, Zinc pca
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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.
| CLEARSTEM SkincareGENTLECLEAN - Vitamin Infused Barrier CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | AcnecidePurifide Ph Control Face Wash | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | ReviumAnti Redness Sensitive Face Wash Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 71% | 70% | 70% |
| Price | $38.00 | $13.29−$24.71 | — | $30.77−$7.23 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 23 | 4 of 23 | 2 of 23 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Salicylic Acid | Cocamidopropyl Betaine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 46 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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