Works for
CleansingPolysorbate 60, Cetyl alcohol + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Essential Cleansing Solution”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cetyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, ricinoleth-40, sorbitan stearate) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Humulus lupulus extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.6–8%
- 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 triglycerideButylene glycol~4.3–5.2%
- 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 glycolCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilPeg-8~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Polysorbate 60~2–2.5%
Cetyl alcohol~1.8–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholSorbitan stearate~1.4–1.8%
Humulus lupulus extract~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hops extract. Can contain common irritants and allergens geraniol, limonene, linalool
More about Humulus lupulus extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractEquisetum arvense extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractPinus sylvestris cone extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon fruit extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractCitrus aurantium amara flower extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower extractRicinoleth-40~0.55–0.85%
Beeswax~0.5–0.75%
- 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 BeeswaxEthylhexyl hydroxystearate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from it
More about Ethylhexyl hydroxystearateAminomethyl propanol~0.25–0.5%
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- 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 acetateDimethicone~0.25–0.45%
- 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 DimethiconePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.25%
Ceresin~0.15–0.25%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Carbomer~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Peg-8, Polysorbate 60, Cetyl alcohol, Sorbitan stearate, Humulus lupulus extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Pinus sylvestris cone extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantium amara flower extract, Ricinoleth-40, Beeswax, Ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, Aminomethyl propanol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceresin, Disodium edta, Carbomer
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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.
| DermalogicaEssential Cleansing SolutionYOUR PRODUCT | DarphinIntral Cleansing Milk | CliniqueAll-in-One Cleansing Micellar Milk + Makeup Remover | IOMAGentle Cleansing Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | — | $3.22 | $29.00 | $37.03 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 3 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Alteromonas Ferment Extract | Panthenol | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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