Desert Essense Thoroughly Clean Face Wash
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CleansingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Thoroughly Clean Face Wash”
This product does not seem to contain cleansing agents and might not be able to remove dirt and oil efficiently.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Cymbopogon martini oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cocos nucifera oil~5.2–7.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilTall oil~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium hydroxide~3.1–4.6%
Glycerin~2.5–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilChamomilla recutita flower extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractHydrastis canadensis root extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hedychium coronarium root extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Fucus vesiculosus extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Cymbopogon martini oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilCitrus aurantium amara peel oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilChamomilla recutita flower oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant oil that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains volatile compouunds that are potential allergens and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower oilCalendula officinalis flower oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritant
More about Calendula officinalis flower oilCallitris intratropica wood oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocos nucifera oil, Tall oil, Potassium hydroxide, Glycerin, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Hydrastis canadensis root extract, Hedychium coronarium root extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Cymbopogon martini oil, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Chamomilla recutita flower oil, Calendula officinalis flower oil, Callitris intratropica wood oil
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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.
| Desert EssenseThoroughly Clean Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | Adorn CosmeticsNatural Soothing Cleansing Milk | Refillable | ShiseidoSenka Speedy Perfect Whip Moist Foam | SkinnCleansing Cloths Duo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | — | $10.72 | $21.03 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate | Agran Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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