Decree Deep Cleanse

Decree Deep Cleanse

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cetearyl olivate, Glyceryl stearate se + 6 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Decree’s Deep Cleanse is a deeply detoxifying clay and fruit acid enriched cleanser.”
Source: The decree

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl olivate, glyceryl stearate se, hexylene glycol, polyhydroxystearic acid, sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, sorbitan olivate, 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.

Cetearyl olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.85–1.25%
Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~0.5–1.15%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.45–1.1%
Sorbitan olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.4–0.9%
Sodium cocoyl apple amino acidsEffect: High~0.4–0.95%
Polyhydroxystearic acidEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation~0.15–0.65%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.15–0.7%
Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~0.15–0.7%
Exfoliation
Lactic acid, Salicylic acid
Works well
What the product description says
“To brighten skin tone, lactic acid exfoliates away dead and dulling skin cells, with rose water adding hydration to ensure skin remains moisturised for a more radiant complexion.”
Source: The decree

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: lactic acid, salicylic acid.

Lactic acidKey activeEffect: HighAn 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)~1.5–2.3%
Salicylic acidKey activeEffect: HighUsed 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)~0.9–1.3%
Anti-blemish
Side benefit the brand mentions · Salicylic acid, Bentonite + 2 more
Works well
What the product description says
“DECREE Deep Cleanse is a deeply detoxifying fruit and clay enriched cleanser, that works hard to decongest pores, remove dirt, impurities, and make-up.”
Source: Face the future

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Salicylic acidHeroEffect: HighUsed 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)~0.9–1.3%
BentoniteEffect: LowHelps stabilize the product formulation~3.4–5%
KaolinEffect: LowA type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color~0.5–1.15%
Colloidal sulfurUnder-dosed~1.3–1.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Linalool + 8 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa damascena flower waterUsed 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 irritatingHigh~25–38%est.
Salicylic acidUsed 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)High~0.9–1.3%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Lavandula angustifolia extractUsed for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skinHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis extract—High~0.1–0.3%est.
Cinnamomum camphora bark oil—High~0.05–0.3%est.
Thymus zygis herb extract—High~0.05–0.1%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~4.9–7.3%est.
Lactic acidAn 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)Medium~1.5–2.3%est.
Colloidal sulfur—Medium~1.3–1.9%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.15–0.7%est.
Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~0.5–1.15%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~0.45–1.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Rosa damascena flower water~25–38%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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

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Propanediol~5.8–8.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~4.9–7.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Bentonite~3.4–5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemish

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Water~2.5–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Zinc oxide~2.7–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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Lactic acid~1.5–2.3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
ExfoliationEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-aging

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)

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Colloidal sulfur~1.3–1.9%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-blemish
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Salicylic acid~0.9–1.3%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-inflammatoryExfoliationAntibacterialEvens skin tone

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)

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Cetearyl olivate~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glyceryl stearate se~0.5–1.15%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Sodium cocoyl apple amino acids~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sorbitan olivate~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cetearyl alcohol~0.45–1.1%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Kaolin~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Hexylene glycol~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Linalool~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Farnesol~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Caramel~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Lavandula angustifolia extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin

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Pelargonium graveolens extract~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Cinnamomum camphora bark oil~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Pinus sylvestris cone extract~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Thymus zygis herb extract~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Limonene~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Ingredient list view

Rosa damascena flower water, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Bentonite, Water, Zinc oxide, Lactic acid, Colloidal sulfur, Salicylic acid, Cetearyl olivate, Glyceryl stearate se, Sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, Sorbitan olivate, Cetearyl alcohol, Kaolin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hexylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hydroxide, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Farnesol, Caramel, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Pelargonium graveolens extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Pinus sylvestris cone extract, Thymus zygis herb extract, Limonene

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