Danne Montague-King DMK Limited Mediterranean Pearls Cleanser
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CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Decyl glucoside + 4 moreCleanses gently
“DMK Limited Mediterranean Pearls Cleanser”
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, hydroxypropylcellulose, sodium cocoyl glycinate, sodium peg-7 olive oil carboxylate, 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“The foaming gel formula contains a blend of vitamin B and microspheres that work to gently buff the skin, removing dead skin cells, dirt and make up.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.8–10.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineDecyl glucoside~5.2–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideAcrylates copolymer~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerSodium cocoyl glycinate~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glycinateGlycerin~2–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinCellulose~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseSodium peg-7 olive oil carboxylate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium peg-7 olive oil carboxylateBeta-glucan~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanXanthan gum~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMethyl gluceth-20~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Tetrasodium edta~0.45–0.7%
Pectin~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xylitylglucoside~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolPanthenol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.55%
- 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 acetateXylitol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Panthenyl triacetate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A stable oil-soluble derivative of vitamin B5. It can help support skin barrier and reduce inflammation in skin
More about Panthenyl triacetateOlea europaea fruit oil~0.2–0.4%
- 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 oilRicinus communis seed oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Anthocyanins~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Curcuma longa root extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractHydroxypropylcellulose~0.15–0.3%
Sodium bicarbonate~0.2–0.35%
Arctium lappa root extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractQuercus alba bark extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Decyl glucoside, Acrylates copolymer, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Glycerin, Cellulose, Sodium peg-7 olive oil carboxylate, Beta-glucan, Xanthan gum, Methyl gluceth-20, Tetrasodium edta, Pectin, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Panthenol, Tocopheryl acetate, Xylitol, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenyl triacetate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Sodium hydroxide, Anthocyanins, Curcuma longa root extract, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Sodium bicarbonate, Arctium lappa root extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Quercus alba bark extract, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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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.
| Danne Montague-KingDMK Limited Mediterranean Pearls CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | SKIN 1004.brightening foam | BiodermaAtoderm Shower Gel | Kate SomervilleExfoliKate Cleanser Mini | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 52% | 51% |
| Price | — | $9.90 | $7.43 | $13.23 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 13 | 3 of 13 | 4 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 25 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5β-Glucans: Multi-Functional Modulator of Wound Healingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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