D'ALBA PIEDMONT Peptide No-Sebum Mild Gel Cleanser

D'ALBA PIEDMONT Peptide No-Sebum Mild Gel Cleanser

Efficacy83/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Exfoliation
Betaine salicylate, Salix alba bark extract
Works well
What the product description says
“The star ingredient is white truffle which works to speed up cell renewal, shedding away dead skin cells and revealing newer ones for fresher and younger-looking skin.”
Source: Soko Glam

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: betaine salicylate.

Betaine salicylateKey activeEffect: HighExfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid~0.45–0.65%
Salix alba bark extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect~0.3–0.6%
Anti-blemish
Betaine salicylate, Salix alba bark extract + 1 more
May help
What the product description says
“This gel cleanser seeps into skin and clears excess sebum and blackheads with a powerful blend of BHAs while calamine powder and a blend of 20 amino acids help balance skin and help minimize pigmentation.”
Source: Soko Glam

This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains betaine salicylate.

Betaine salicylateKey activeEffect: HighExfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid~0.45–0.65%
Salix alba bark extractEffect: LowA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect~0.3–0.6%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractUnder-dosedCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating~0.1–0.2%
Cleansing
Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Coco-glucoside + 4 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Peptide No-Sebum Mild Gel Cleanser”
From product name

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.

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.

Disodium cocoamphodiacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~4.9–6%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~4.1–5%
Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.4–3%
Tea-cocoyl glutamateEffect: High~1.7–2.1%
Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~1.2–1.4%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.45–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Carica papaya fruit extract + 8 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 25 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~4.1–5%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.55–0.85%est.
Carica papaya fruit extract—High~0.4–0.6%est.
Salix alba bark extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effectHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractA plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower extractEssential oil that can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.5%est.
Melissa officinalis leaf extractA plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Mentha piperita leaf extractUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Mentha rotundifolia leaf extractUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Rosa centifolia flower extractContains essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Salvia officinalis leaf extractSage leaf extract. It can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~4.9–6%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.4–3%est.
Tea-cocoyl glutamate—Medium~1.7–2.1%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.5–1.8%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~1.2–1.4%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.95–1.15%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.5–0.8%est.
Betaine salicylateExfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acidMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.6–5.7%
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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Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~4.9–6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Coco-glucoside~4.1–5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Lauryl glucoside~2.4–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium chloride~1.9–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Tea-cocoyl glutamate~1.7–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing
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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.5–1.8%
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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Hexylene glycol~1.2–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Citric acid~0.95–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.5–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Butylene glycol~0.5–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Xanthan gum~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Betaine salicylate~0.45–0.65%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-blemishExfoliation

Exfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid

More about Betaine salicylate
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Salix alba bark extract~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryExfoliationAnti-blemish

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect

More about Salix alba bark extract
Tuber magnatum extract~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Saccharide isomerate~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Essential oil that can be irritating

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Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating

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Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Mentha rotundifolia leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Monarda didyma leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Contains essential oil. Can be irritating

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.1–0.2%
Under-dosedIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating

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Acetyl hexapeptide-8~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Sodium citrate~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

More about Sodium citrate
Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Coco-glucoside, Lauryl glucoside, Sodium chloride, Tea-cocoyl glutamate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Hexylene glycol, Citric acid, Chlorphenesin, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Betaine salicylate, Carica papaya fruit extract, Salix alba bark extract, Tuber magnatum extract, Saccharide isomerate, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Mentha rotundifolia leaf extract, Monarda didyma leaf extract, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf/stem extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Sodium citrate

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