Dermadoctor Kakadu C Brightening Daily Cleanser Tube
Works for
CleansingCaprylyl/capryl glucoside, Lauryl glucoside + 1 moreCan be harsh
“Refresh your skin with the DERMAdoctor Kakadu C Brightening Daily Cleanser, Toner and Makeup Remover.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
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.
ExfoliationSide benefit the brand mentions · Lactic acid, Retinyl palmitateWorks well
“This cleanser is packed with vitamins C, vitamin A and alpha hydroxy acids to brightens skin tone as well as exfoliates.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Alcohol + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractWater~12–18%
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~5.8–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideLauryl glucoside~4–6%
Glycerin~2.7–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinLactic acid~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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)
More about Lactic acidHamamelis virginiana extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractXanthan gum~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSorbitol~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolAlcohol~0.8–1.25%
- 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 AlcoholEthylhexylglycerin~0.55–1.25%
Malic acid~0.5–1.15%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.5–1.1%
- 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 acetateRetinyl palmitate~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateSodium phytate~0.45–1.05%
Alcohol denat.~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTocopherol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolBenzyl alcohol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholEpigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic version of green tea polyphenol that helps neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Epigallocatechin gallatyl glucosidePropyl gallate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve product formulations and can mask the smell of other ingredients in a product
More about Propyl gallateGallyl glucoside~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.35–0.8%
- 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 triglycerideCitrus aurantifolia peel extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus grandis extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula angustifolia extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractMangifera indica fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin
More about Mangifera indica fruit extractPrunus armeniaca fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus armeniaca fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractRubus idaeus leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus leaf extractVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractIngredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Water, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Lauryl glucoside, Glycerin, Lactic acid, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Xanthan gum, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitol, Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Malic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Sodium phytate, Alcohol denat., Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Benzyl alcohol, Epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside, Propyl gallate, Gallyl glucoside, Dehydroacetic acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Citrus aurantifolia peel extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus grandis extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Prunus armeniaca fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Rubus idaeus leaf extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| DermadoctorKakadu C Brightening Daily Cleanser TubeYOUR PRODUCT | Victoria Beckham BeautyDaily Lactic Acid Gel Cleanser Nettoyant | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | OlivalAmino Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 54% | 53% |
| Price | $28.00 | $76.00+$48.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 3 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Saccharide Isomerate | Salicylic Acid | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| 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 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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