D'ALCHÉMY 3 STEP ULTIMATE CLEANSING TRAVEL-PACK
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CleansingSodium cocoamphoacetate, Decyl glucoside + 7 moreCleanses gently
“3 STEP ULTIMATE CLEANSING TRAVEL-PACK”
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, polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate/caprate, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium stearoyl glutamate, tin, xanthan gum) 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
ExfoliationGluconolactone, Salicylic acid + 1 moreNot delivered
“NATURAL MICRO-DERMABRASION PEEL 15 ml A superb and reliable exfoliant, recommended for all mature skin types, except for acne skin with heavy inflammation.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, GluconolactoneNot delivered
“Thanks to their gentle constricting properties, they close up pores and regulate sebum secretion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy18 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi peel oil, Citrus reticulata peel oil + 16 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic7 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale7 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium cocoamphoacetate~9.3–11.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetatePropanediol~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolDecyl glucoside~3.8–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosidePolyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate~2.2–2.7%
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate/caprate~1.8–2.2%
Xanthan gum~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitrus paradisi peel oil~1.3–1.6%
Citrus reticulata peel oil~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
More about Citrus reticulata peel oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilSantalum album wood oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Chondrus crispus powder~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus powderPyrus malus juice~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Apple juice. Might help attract water to the skin. Can be irritating
More about Pyrus malus juicePrunus persica juice~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triticum vulgare seed extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Hordeum vulgare extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten
More about Hordeum vulgare extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractCitrus grandis fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Parfum~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPunica granatum fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractBenzyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholHydrolyzed algin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed alginZinc sulfate~0.25–0.5%
Acacia concinna fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Balanites aegyptiaca fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gypsophila paniculata root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus virginiana oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Juniperus virginiana oilSodium phytate~0.25–0.5%
Glycerin~0.3–0.55%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl undecylenate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenateGlyceryl caprylate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Alcohol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholLactic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidSalicylic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
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)
More about Salicylic acidSorbic acid~0.25–0.5%
Linalool~0.25–0.45%
Limonene~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneEugenia caryophyllus bud oil~0.25–0.45%
Pyrus malus juice~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Apple juice. Might help attract water to the skin. Can be irritating
More about Pyrus malus juicePrunus persica juice~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Triticum vulgare seed extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Hordeum vulgare extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Avoid if you are sensitive to gluten
More about Hordeum vulgare extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractSantalum album wood oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Punica granatum fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractBenzyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCitrus grandis fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateCitric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumRosa gallica flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.55%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium phytate~0.3–0.55%
Tocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolBeta-sitosterol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated
More about Beta-sitosterolAlcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholSqualene~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
More about SqualeneGluconolactone~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneGlyceryl caprylate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateGlyceryl undecylenate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and helps preserve the product formulation
More about Glyceryl undecylenateCalcium gluconate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product
More about Calcium gluconateHydrolyzed algin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed alginZinc sulfate~0.3–0.55%
Salicylic acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
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)
More about Salicylic acidSorbic acid~0.3–0.55%
Linalool~0.25–0.5%
Eugenol~0.25–0.5%
Cinnamal~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tin~0.3–0.55%
Rosa damascena flower water~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterPropanediol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolWater~0.3–0.55%
Glycerin~0.35–0.6%
- 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate~0.3–0.55%
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate/caprate~0.3–0.55%
Gluconolactone~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneRosa gallica flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Trehalose~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseCitrus paradisi peel oil~0.25–0.5%
Sodium benzoate~0.3–0.5%
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilHydrolyzed algin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed alginCalcium gluconate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product
More about Calcium gluconatePotassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Sodium phytate~0.2–0.4%
Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSorbic acid~0.15–0.25%
Zinc sulfate~0.1–0.2%
Alcohol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholCitral~0.1–0.2%
Citronellol~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Propanediol, Decyl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate/caprate, Xanthan gum, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Santalum album wood oil, Chondrus crispus powder, Pyrus malus juice, Prunus persica juice, Triticum vulgare seed extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Parfum, Punica granatum fruit extract, Benzyl alcohol, Hydrolyzed algin, Zinc sulfate, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Balanites aegyptiaca fruit extract, Gypsophila paniculata root extract, Juniperus virginiana oil, Sodium phytate, Glycerin, Glyceryl undecylenate, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Alcohol, Lactic acid, Salicylic acid, Sorbic acid, Linalool, Limonene, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Pyrus malus juice, Prunus persica juice, Triticum vulgare seed extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Santalum album wood oil, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil, Rosmarinus officinalis oil, Punica granatum fruit extract, Benzyl alcohol, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Rosa gallica flower extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium phytate, Tocopherol, Beta-sitosterol, Alcohol, Squalene, Gluconolactone, Glyceryl caprylate, Glyceryl undecylenate, Calcium gluconate, Hydrolyzed algin, Zinc sulfate, Salicylic acid, Sorbic acid, Linalool, Eugenol, Cinnamal, Unknown, Tin, Rosa damascena flower water, Propanediol, Water, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate/caprate, Gluconolactone, Rosa gallica flower extract, Trehalose, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Sodium benzoate, Rosa damascena flower oil, Hydrolyzed algin, Calcium gluconate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium phytate, Citric acid, Sorbic acid, Zinc sulfate, Alcohol, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Unknown
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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.
| D'ALCHÉMY3 STEP ULTIMATE CLEANSING TRAVEL-PACKYOUR PRODUCT | COSRXThe AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel | Transparent LabPHA Soft Peeling Cleanser | Niche Beauty labPHA Soft Peeling Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 76% | 71% | 70% |
| Price | — | $10.46 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 17 | 3 of 17 | 3 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides | Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 33 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Celiac Disease & Skin Care Productsbadgut.org
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- 4Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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