Decorté Clean & Pure Facial Cleansing Essentials
Works for
CleansingSodium lauryl sulfate, Sodium methyl myristoyl taurate + 13 moreCan be harsh
“Clean & Pure Facial Cleansing Essentials”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium lauryl sulfate.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Alcohol, Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cetyl ethylhexanoate~3.8–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateButylene glycol~3.8–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~2.9–3.6%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol~2.3–2.8%
- 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 AlcoholAcorus calamus root extract~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eugenia caryophyllus flower extractRhodiola sacra root extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zizyphus jujuba fruit extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerAlgin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginBehenyl alcohol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholC13-14 isoparaffin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinCholesterol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolDimethicone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeHydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinLaureth-7~0.2–0.35%
Peg-3 cocamide~0.2–0.35%
Peg-6 cocamide~0.2–0.35%
Polyacrylamide~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater~0.1–0.2%
Myristic acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidGlycerin~0.15–0.25%
- 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~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPotassium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Lauric acid~0.2–0.35%
- 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 acidPotassium cocoyl glycinate~0.15–0.25%
Peg-32~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-32Peg-6~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-6Sodium methyl myristoyl taurate~0.3–0.6%
Acorus calamus root extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eugenia caryophyllus flower extractRhodiola sacra root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zizyphus jujuba fruit extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~0.15–0.25%
- 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 AlcoholAlgin~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginButylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolGlyceryl stearate~0.2–0.35%
- 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 stearateHydrogenated lecithin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPolyquaternium-39~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-39Polyquaternium-7~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Ppg-38-buteth-37~0.15–0.3%
Trilaureth-4 phosphate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Trilaureth-4 phosphatePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Parfum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTitanium dioxide~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~0.15–0.25%
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolHydrogenated polyisobutene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneCyclomethicone~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconePropylene glycol dicaprate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylene glycol dicaprateCetyl ethylhexanoate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateCitrus limon fruit extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractJasminum sambac flower extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena flower extract~0.15–0.25%
Acrylates copolymer~0.15–0.3%
- 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 copolymerAlcohol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 AlcoholDisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinSodium lauryl sulfate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateSqualane~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneTriethanolamine~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineMethylparaben~0.15–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol, Acorus calamus root extract, Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract, Rhodiola sacra root extract, Zizyphus jujuba fruit extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Algin, Behenyl alcohol, C13-14 isoparaffin, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated lecithin, Laureth-7, Peg-3 cocamide, Peg-6 cocamide, Polyacrylamide, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Lauric acid, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Peg-32, Peg-6, Sodium methyl myristoyl taurate, Acorus calamus root extract, Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract, Rhodiola sacra root extract, Zizyphus jujuba fruit extract, Alcohol, Algin, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Polyquaternium-39, Polyquaternium-7, Ppg-38-buteth-37, Trilaureth-4 phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Water, Butylene glycol, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Cyclomethicone, Propylene glycol dicaprate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Citrus limon fruit extract, Jasminum sambac flower extract, Rosa damascena flower extract, Acrylates copolymer, Alcohol, Disodium edta, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Squalane, Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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.
| DecortéClean & Pure Facial Cleansing EssentialsYOUR PRODUCT | AlbionAUTHENTIQUE THE Face Wash | VILLAGE 11 FACTORYMoisture Cleansing Foam | MISSHATime Revolution Brightening Care Whipping Foam Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 31% | 31% |
| Price | — | — | $14.20 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 20 | 7 of 20 | 6 of 20 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Phytosphingosine | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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