Clinique Liquid Facial Soap Extra-Mild Dry to Very Dry Skin
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MoisturizingUrea, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 17 moreWorks well
“Liquid Facial Soap Extra-Mild Dry to Very Dry Skin”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.8–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinOlea europaea fruit oil~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilButylene glycol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolPhenyl trimethicone~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can decrease loss of moisture from the skin surface. It helps create a nice product texture
More about Phenyl trimethiconeCucumis sativus fruit extract~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractHordeum vulgare extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten
More about Hordeum vulgare extractHelianthus annuus seedcake~1.3–1.6%
Dimethicone~0.95–1.15%
- 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 DimethiconeSodium hyaluronate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.75%
- 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 acetateDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateCholesterol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolSucrose stearate~0.35–0.65%
Sucrose~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseCaffeine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeinePpg-20 methyl glucose ether~0.2–0.35%
Urea~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaSodium pca~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaLinoleic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidPropylene glycol dicaprate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylene glycol dicaprateChamomilla recutita extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita 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 glycolPolyquaternium-51~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Trehalose~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Olea europaea fruit oil, Butylene glycol, Phenyl trimethicone, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Helianthus annuus seedcake, Dimethicone, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl acetate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Cholesterol, Sucrose stearate, Sucrose, Caffeine, Ppg-20 methyl glucose ether, Urea, Sodium pca, Linoleic acid, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Chamomilla recutita extract, Pentylene glycol, Polyquaternium-51, Trehalose, Caprylyl glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| CliniqueLiquid Facial Soap Extra-Mild Dry to Very Dry SkinYOUR PRODUCT | UltraceuticalsLIMITED EDITION SIZE Ultra Moisturiser Cream | Estée LauderPerfectionist Pro Rapid Firm + Lift Serum with Hexapeptides 8 + 9 | Skinbetter ScienceTrio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 48% | 45% |
| Price | $37.00 | — | $100.00+$63.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 13 | 9 of 13 | 9 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide 3 | Hexapeptide-9 | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Murad Hydro-Dynamicreg; Ultimate MoistureMedik8 Total daily
Product summary
"Clinique - Liquid Facial Soap Extra-Mild Dry to Very Dry Skin" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (trehalose 0.15% - 0.25%, sodium pca 0.20% - 0.40%, urea 0.25% - 0.45%, sucrose 0.30% - 0.50%, sodium hyaluronate 0.60% - 0.90% and glycerin 4.00% - 4.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3Celiac Disease & Skin Care Productsbadgut.org
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