Dermaquest

Dermaquest Delicate Cleansing Cream

Name: Dermaquest - Delicate Cleansing Cream
Brand: Dermaquest

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Cleansing

Stearic acid, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine + 8 more

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“Delicate Cleansing Cream”

From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ceteareth-20, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, glyceryl stearate, hexylene glycol, peg-100 stearate, sorbitan stearate, stearic acid, 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.

Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~2.4–2.9%

Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together~2.2–2.7%

Sorbitan stearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.9–1.1%

Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.7–1.05%

Peg-100 stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture~0.65–1%

Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.6–0.85%

Ceteareth-20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties~0.55–0.8%

Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~0.5–0.75%

Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~0.1–0.2%

Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.05–0.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Artemisia vulgaris extract

Medium risk

We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Artemisia vulgaris extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~6–7.3%est.

Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.2–2.7%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~1.7–2%est.

Ceteareth-20Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient propertiesMedium~0.55–0.8%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.2–0.4%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%est.

Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.1–0.2%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.01–0.05%est.

Comedogenic

5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

5 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

Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~0.55–0.85%est.

Algae extractPlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet3/5~0.35–0.6%est.

Corallina officinalis extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants3/5~0.25–0.45%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~0.6–0.85%est.

Ceteareth-20Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties2/5~0.55–0.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~6–7.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Glycerin~3.9–4.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Sorbitol~3–3.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Stearic acid~2.4–2.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~2.2–2.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.7–2%

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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Dimethicone~1.5–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Saccharide isomerate~1.1–1.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sorbitan stearate~0.9–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Glyceryl stearate~0.7–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-100 stearate~0.65–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.55–0.85%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Cetearyl alcohol~0.6–0.85%

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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Ceteareth-20~0.55–0.8%

Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties

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Cetyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Mangifera indica seed butter~0.45–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Methylglucoside phosphate~0.35–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Copper lysinate/prolinate~0.3–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Allantoin~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.3–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Algae extract~0.35–0.6%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

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Artemisia vulgaris extract~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating

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Corallina officinalis extract~0.25–0.45%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

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Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Hexylene glycol~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Magnesium aluminum silicate~0.1–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-aging

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation

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Xanthan gum~0.05–0.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Disodium edta~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Ingredient list view

Water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Stearic acid, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dimethicone, Saccharide isomerate, Sorbitan stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Cetyl alcohol, Mangifera indica seed butter, Methylglucoside phosphate, Copper lysinate/prolinate, Allantoin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Algae extract, Artemisia vulgaris extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Benzyl alcohol, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta

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Irritancy	Medium	Low	Low	Low
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