Works for
CleansingDecyl glucoside, Glycol distearate + 7 moreCleanses gently
“Decree's Light Cleanse is a rebalancing AM cleanser formulated to cleanse effectively while preserving the skin’s essential lipid barrier.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, glycol distearate, hexylene glycol, isodeceth-6, oleth-10, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, 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
ExfoliationSide benefit · GluconolactoneWorks well
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: gluconolactone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Lavandula angustifolia extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Rosa damascena flower water~25–37%
- 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 waterWater~12–18%
Glycerin~4.8–7.3%
- 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 GlycerinDecyl glucoside~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideGlycol distearate~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetatePpg-26-buteth-26~1.5–2.3%
Sodium cocoyl apple amino acids~1.3–2%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilXanthan gum~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGluconolactone~0.45–1.1%
- 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 GluconolactoneBenzyl alcohol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSodium chloride~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideChondrus crispus extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractTitanium dioxide~0.45–1.1%
- 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 dioxideSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Hexylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolOleth-10~0.35–0.85%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Lavandula angustifolia extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractAlumina~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaAluminum stearate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to help evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in a formulation
More about Aluminum stearateCitric acid~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIsodeceth-6~0.2–0.75%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetatePelargonium graveolens extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Calcium gluconate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product
More about Calcium gluconatePinus sylvestris cone extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus zygis herb extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSimethicone~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps to create nice product texture and is used as an anti-foaming agent
More about SimethiconeRosa canina fruit oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilGeraniol~0.05–0.25%
Farnesol~0.05–0.2%
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Citronellol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Rosa damascena flower water, Water, Glycerin, Decyl glucoside, Glycol distearate, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Xanthan gum, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Gluconolactone, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium chloride, Chondrus crispus extract, Titanium dioxide, Sodium benzoate, Hexylene glycol, Oleth-10, Dehydroacetic acid, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Alumina, Aluminum stearate, Citric acid, Isodeceth-6, Potassium sorbate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Pelargonium graveolens extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Calcium gluconate, Pinus sylvestris cone extract, Thymus zygis herb extract, Phenoxyethanol, Simethicone, Rosa canina fruit oil, Geraniol, Farnesol, Linalool, Citronellol
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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.
| DecreeLight CleanseYOUR PRODUCT | Green PeopleNordic Roots Cranberry Micellar Foam | Hero CosmeticsGentle Milky Cleanser | CoolaGlowing Greens Detoxifying Facial Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 49% | 49% |
| Price | $68.00 | $25.28−$42.72 | — | $28.00−$40.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 14 | 4 of 14 | 3 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract | Ceramide Np | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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