Clinique Daily Calm Gentle Cream Cleanser

Clinique Daily Calm Gentle Cream Cleanser

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Diisostearyl malate
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Gentle cream cleanser delicately removes excess dirt, oil, and impurities as it soothes sensitive skin with hydration and reduces visible redness.”
Source: Clinique

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

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.

Diisostearyl malateEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~3.7–5.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
11 flagged ingredients
Medium risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Scutellaria baicalensis root extractA plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant propertiesHigh~1.1–1.7%est.
Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Ci 45410A red colorantHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~3.7–5.5%est.
Glycyrrhetinic acidActive compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentationMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.4–0.9%est.
Blue 1 lakeA colorantMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Ci 77742A violet pigmentMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Ci 45410A red colorant3/5~0.05–0.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Polybutene~22–33%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~4.6–6.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

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Synthetic fluorphlogopite~4.8–7.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products

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Diisostearyl malate~3.7–5.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Polyamide-8~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Synthetic wax~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency

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Hyaluronic acid~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

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Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationMoisturizingReduces irritationAntibacterial

A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties

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Phyllostachys edulis leaf extract~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Glycyrrhetinic acid~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation

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Octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Magnesium myristate~0.5–1.1%
Formula
Silica~0.6–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

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Barium sulfate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to increase stability of product formulations

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Mica~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Titanium dioxide~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Iron oxides~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Iron oxides~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Iron oxides~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Ci 77163~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Colorant

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Blue 1 lake~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant

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Bronzite powder~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Copper powder~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ci 77742~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A violet pigment

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Ci 15850~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Ci 15850~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Ci 15850~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Red 30 (ci 73360)
Not recognized
Ci 15850~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A red colorant

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Ci 45410~0.05–0.2%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red colorant

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Ci 17200~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Ci 17200~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Ci 19140~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

More about Ci 19140
Ingredient list view

Polybutene, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Diisostearyl malate, Polyamide-8, Synthetic wax, Hyaluronic acid, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Phyllostachys edulis leaf extract, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, Magnesium myristate, Silica, 1,2-hexanediol, Tocopheryl acetate, Barium sulfate, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Iron oxides, Iron oxides, Ci 77163, Blue 1 lake, Bronzite powder, Copper powder, Ci 77742, Ci 15850, Ci 15850, Ci 15850, Unknown, Ci 15850, Ci 45410, Ci 17200, Ci 17200, Ci 19140

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