Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Polysorbate 20 + 3 moreCleanses gently
“DermaClear Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, peg-60 almond glycerides, polysorbate 20, triethanolamine) 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.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Mandelic acid, Retinyl palmitateWorks 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: mandelic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultainePolysorbate 20~2.3–3.4%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~2–2.9%
- 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 juiceTriethanolamine~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineMandelic acid~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
More about Mandelic acidDimethyl lauramine oleate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractAnanas sativus fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractCarica papaya fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilPeg-60 almond glycerides~0.1–0.45%
Nordihydroguaiaretic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the formula of product formulation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Nordihydroguaiaretic acidOleanolic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin
More about Oleanolic acidTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.35%
- 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~0.05–0.3%
- 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 palmitatePhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin~0.05–0.2%
Benzoic acid~0.05–0.2%
Butylene glycol~0.05–0.2%
- 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 glycolSorbic acid~0.05–0.15%
Caprylyl glycol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarbomer~0.01–0.05%
- 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 CarbomerDisodium edta~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Polysorbate 20, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Triethanolamine, Mandelic acid, Dimethyl lauramine oleate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Peg-60 almond glycerides, Nordihydroguaiaretic acid, Oleanolic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Benzoic acid, Butylene glycol, Sorbic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Disodium edta
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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.
| DermaquestDermaClear CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | OFRAFoaming Kiwi Cleanser | Skinfixbarrier+ Ceramide + Ectoin Hydrating Gentle Gel Cleanser | Versed SkinThe Purist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | $34.50 | $19.75−$14.75 | $28.79−$5.71 | $13.60−$20.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Oligopeptide-3 | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
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