Dior Capture Totale Super Potent Cleanser

Dior Capture Totale Super Potent Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Stearic acid, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate + 8 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Capture Totale Super Potent Cleanser”
Source: Sephora CA

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-betaine, glyceryl stearate, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, peg-100 stearate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, sodium surfactin, stearic acid) 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-betaine, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~7.7–9.4%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~5.8–7%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~2–2.5%
Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~1.5–1.8%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~1.2–1.5%
Coco-betaineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic~0.75–1.1%
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~0.7–1.05%
Sodium cocoyl isethionateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~0.45–0.7%
Sodium surfactinEffect: High~0.3–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Jasminum officinale flower extract
Medium risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agentHigh~5.8–7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.55–0.8%est.
Jasminum officinale flower extractFragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.7%est.
Coco-betaineHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenicHigh~0.75–1.1%est.
Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~2.3–2.9%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~2–2.5%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~1.5–1.8%est.
Paeonia lactiflora root extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lackingMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Ascorbyl glucosideA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in productsMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.35–0.65%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Moringa oleifera seed extractHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effectMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 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
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~2–2.5%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.5–1.8%est.
Palmaria palmata extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.4–0.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Stearic acid~7.7–9.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~5.8–7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent

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Glycerin~3.1–3.8%
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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Peg-8~2.3–2.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Lauric acid~2–2.5%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAntibacterialAnti-blemish

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Maltooligosyl glucoside~1.7–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps water and oil mix together and can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Myristic acid~1.5–1.8%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Palmitic acid~1.2–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Sodium hydroxide~1–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.75–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products

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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~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Parfum~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Pentaerythrityl tetrabehenate~0.6–0.85%
Formula
Aframomum angustifolium seed extract~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Paeonia lactiflora root extract~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking

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Jasminum officinale flower extract~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance. Can be irritating

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Lilium candidum bulb extract~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Ascorbyl glucoside~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

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Niacinamide~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-agingMoisturizingEvens skin toneReduces irritationReduces rednessAntibacterialAnti-inflammatory

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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Palmaria palmata extract~0.4–0.6%
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

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Hydrolyzed soy protein~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing

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Coco-betaine~0.75–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic

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Potassium hydroxide~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Maltodextrin~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Moringa oleifera seed extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect

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Xylitol~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Disodium phosphate~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation

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Citric acid~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Sodium surfactin~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Trehalose~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Polyquaternium-22~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Butylene glycol~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Stearic acid, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Glycerin, Peg-8, Lauric acid, Maltooligosyl glucoside, Myristic acid, Palmitic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Parfum, Pentaerythrityl tetrabehenate, Aframomum angustifolium seed extract, Paeonia lactiflora root extract, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Ascorbyl glucoside, Niacinamide, Palmaria palmata extract, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Coco-betaine, Potassium hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Maltodextrin, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Xylitol, Disodium phosphate, Citric acid, Tocopherol, Sodium surfactin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Trehalose, Caprylyl glycol, Polyquaternium-22, Butylene glycol

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