colibri skincare

colibri skincare Purifying Gel Cleanser

Name: colibri skincare - Purifying Gel Cleanser
Brand: colibri skincare

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

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Anti-blemish

Salicylic acid, Copper gluconate + 1 more

Works well

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Salicylic acidHeroEffect: HighUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)~0.9–1.4%

Copper gluconateEffect: LowTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing~0.85–1.25%

Zinc gluconateEffect: LowTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin~0.4–1%

Cleansing

Decyl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 1 more

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“Purifying Gel Cleanser”

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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, sodium lauroyl oat amino acids) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~8–12%

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~1.5–2.3%

Sodium lauroyl oat amino acidsEffect: High~0.2–0.7%

Exfoliation

Side benefit · Salicylic acid, Copper gluconate + 1 more

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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: salicylic acid.

Salicylic acidKey activeEffect: HighUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)~0.9–1.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

8 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 8 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~8–12%est.

Salicylic acidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)High~0.9–1.4%est.

Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~1.5–2.3%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~3.9–5.9%est.

Copper gluconateTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missingMedium~0.85–1.25%est.

Zinc gluconateTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skinMedium~0.4–1%est.

Ceratonia siliqua gumUsed to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistencyMedium~0.1–0.4%est.

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~0.05–0.2%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

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~0.05–0.2%est.

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Decyl glucoside~8–12%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Pentylene glycol~3.9–5.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Maltooligosyl glucoside~2.7–4.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps water and oil mix together and can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~2.1–3.2%

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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Salicylic acid~0.9–1.4%

Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-blemishExfoliationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialEvens skin tone

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

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Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate~1.3–2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.5–2.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Copper gluconate~0.85–1.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidationExfoliationAnti-blemishEvens skin tone

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing

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Magnesium aspartate~0.5–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and calm down inflammation in skin

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Zinc gluconate~0.4–1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryExfoliation

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin

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Sodium chloride~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Glucose~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids~0.2–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Ceratonia siliqua gum~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistency

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Carrageenan~0.05–0.2%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Cellulose gum~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Ingredient list view

Water, Decyl glucoside, Pentylene glycol, Maltooligosyl glucoside, Glycerin, Salicylic acid, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Copper gluconate, Magnesium aspartate, Zinc gluconate, Sodium chloride, Glucose, Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Carrageenan, Cellulose gum

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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.

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	colibri skincarePurifying Gel CleanserYOUR PRODUCT	Face factsCeramide Blemish Foaming Cleanser	NaturiumTHE PERFECTOR SALICYLIC ACID BODY WASH	PrequelTRAVEL GLEANSER + SA
Match	—	87%	85%	83%
Price	—	$7.82	$6.00	$6.00
Shared key ingredients	—	5 of 8	3 of 8	3 of 8
Key difference	—	Niacinamide	Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil	Zinc Pca
Irritancy	Low	Low	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 16 studies and safety reviews.

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Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the yearmdedge.com
2
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
5
A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
6
Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Studyonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysatesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
8
Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivityncbi.nlm.nih.gov
9
Magnesium ions inhibit the antigen-presenting function of human epidermal Langerhans cells in vivo and in vitro. Involvement of ATPase, HLA-DR, B7 molecules, and cytokinesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
10
Zinc salts in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
11
An overview of zinc and its importance in dermatology-Part II: The association of zinc with some dermatologic disordersoatext.com
12
Zinc, copper and manganese enhanced keratinocyte migration through a functional modulation of keratinocyte integrinsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
13
Evaluation of the effects of topical zinc gluconate in wound healingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
14
A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimenncbi.nlm.nih.gov
15
Topical Glucose Induces Claudin-1 and Filaggrin Expression in a Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis and in Keratinocyte Culture, Exerting Anti-inflammatory Effects by Repairing Skin Barrier Functionncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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On the Safety Assessment of Galactomannans As Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org

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