Community Sixty-Six

Community Sixty-Six Detoxifying AHA/BHA Gel Cleanser

Name: Community Sixty-Six - Detoxifying AHA/BHA Gel Cleanser
Brand: Community Sixty-Six

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

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Works for

Cleansing

Decyl glucoside, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate + 4 more

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“Detoxifying AHA/BHA Gel Cleanser”

Source: Walmart

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl undecylenate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) 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, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~4.4–6.6%

Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~1.9–2.8%

Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~1.1–1.6%

Glyceryl caprylateEffect: HighAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.45–1.05%

Sodium lauroyl lactylateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.35–0.85%

Glyceryl undecylenateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation~0.2–0.8%

Exfoliation

Side benefit the brand mentions · Glycolic acid, Salicylic acid + 1 more

Works well

What the product description says

“With a powerful blend of exfoliating and visibly brightening acids, this lightweight, oil-free gel cleanser purifies skin, unclogs pores, mop ups excess oil, and visibly minimizes blemishes.”

Source: Sephora

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: glycolic acid, mandelic acid, salicylic acid.

Glycolic acidKey activeEffect: HighAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid~5.5–8.3%

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)~0.9–1.35%

Mandelic acidKey activeEffect: HighHelps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid~0.35–0.8%

Anti-blemish

Side benefit the brand mentions · Niacinamide, Salicylic acid + 3 more

Works well

What the product description says

“What it is: A gel cleanser with salicylic acid and niacinamide to gently wash away impurities and visibly diminish blackheads and breakouts—without drying skin out.”

Source: Sephora

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

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycolic acid, mandelic acid

NiacinamideHeroEffect: HighIs 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~1.7–2.5%

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)~0.9–1.35%

Glycolic acidKey activeEffect: MediumAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid~5.5–8.3%

Mandelic acidKey activeEffect: MediumHelps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid~0.35–0.8%

Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: Low, below effective doseCan 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~0.05–0.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

14 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 14 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Glycolic acidAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acidHigh~5.5–8.3%est.

Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~4.4–6.6%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~0.9–1.35%est.

Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agentHigh~1.1–1.6%est.

Mandelic acidHelps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acidHigh~0.35–0.8%est.

Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.9–2.8%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1–1.5%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–1.2%est.

Sodium lauroyl lactylateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.85%est.

Glyceryl undecylenateHelps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulationMedium~0.2–0.8%est.

Cucumis melo fruit extractA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.15–0.5%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.05–0.3%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycolic acid~5.5–8.3%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Evens skin toneExfoliationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid

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Decyl glucoside~4.4–6.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Glycerin~2.7–4%

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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Sodium hydroxide~2–3.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Niacinamide~1.7–2.5%

Hero · Anti-blemish

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Evens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-blemishAnti-agingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessAntibacterial

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 Niacinamide

Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate~1.9–2.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Salicylic acid~0.9–1.35%

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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Citric acid~1–1.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~1.1–1.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.5–1.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.45–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Sodium lauroyl lactylate~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Mandelic acid~0.35–0.8%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

ExfoliationEvens skin toneAnti-blemishAntibacterial

Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid

More about Mandelic acid

Panthenol~0.3–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Glyceryl undecylenate~0.2–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation

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Cucumis melo fruit extract~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Lactobacillus ferment lysate~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking

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Lepidium meyenii root extract~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

More about Caprylyl glycol

Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

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 extract

Saccharomyces lysate~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

More about Saccharomyces lysate

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycolic acid, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Niacinamide, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Salicylic acid, Citric acid, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Mandelic acid, Panthenol, Glyceryl undecylenate, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Lepidium meyenii root extract, Sodium benzoate, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Saccharomyces lysate

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