DAYCELL Esthenique Dark Sugar Foam Cleansing
Works for
CleansingStearic acid, Myristic acid + 8 moreCleanses gently
“A cleansing foam with black sugar and honey extract gently yet thoroughly removes dirt, excess oil and impurities to reveal smoother, clearer skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, glyceryl stearate, glycol distearate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lauric acid, myristic acid, peg-100 stearate, polysorbate 20, sorbitan olivate, stearic acid) 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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzophenone-3Medium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinStearic acid~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidMyristic acid~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidPotassium hydroxide~2–3%
Lauric acid~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidBlack strap powder~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan olivate~1.2–1.8%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlycol distearate~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateBeeswax~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxGlyceryl stearate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearatePolysorbate 20~0.35–0.8%
Cellulose~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseMannitol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolParfum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.65%
Allantoin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinBenzophenone-3~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption
More about Benzophenone-3Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Castanea crenata shell extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Theobroma cacao extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Dextrin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinCi 77491~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 extractOryza sativa bran extract~0.05–0.3%
Hydroxypropyltrimonium honey~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.2%
- 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 acetateHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseBenzyl alcohol~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Myristic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Lauric acid, Black strap powder, Sorbitan olivate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycol distearate, Beeswax, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Polysorbate 20, Cellulose, Mannitol, Parfum, Methylparaben, Disodium edta, Allantoin, Benzophenone-3, Propylparaben, Castanea crenata shell extract, Theobroma cacao extract, Dextrin, Ci 77491, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Hydroxypropyltrimonium honey, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Benzyl alcohol
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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.
| DAYCELLEsthenique Dark Sugar Foam CleansingYOUR PRODUCT | SCINICCoconut Cleansing Foam | THE FACE SHOPRice Water Bright Foaming Cleanser | PhilosophyNature In A Jar Gentle Detoxifying Cleanser With Agave | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 42% | 42% |
| Price | — | $21.10 | $8.97 | $27.73 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 16 | 9 of 16 | 6 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract | Oryza Sativa Bran Oil | Jojoba Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6On Photostability of Oxybenzonecore.ac.uk
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