DPC Cactus Biome Cleansing Pad

DPC Cactus Biome Cleansing Pad

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“An all-in-one cleansing pad erases makeup and skin impurities while moisturizing the skin.”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate) 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.

Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesEffect: HighHelps dissolve other ingredients~3.2–4.8%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~2.3–3.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
Medium risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.85–1.3%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.5–1.1%est.
Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~2.3–3.5%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~1–1.5%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–1%est.
Ficus carica fruit extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effectMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.4%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~0.1–0.45%est.
Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.Medium~0.05–0.2%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.01–0.05%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Dipropylene glycol~5.8–8.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~3.2–4.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps dissolve other ingredients

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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~2.3–3.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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1,2-hexanediol~1–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hydroxyacetophenone~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Allantoin~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces 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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Limonene~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.5–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Ficus carica fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect

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Phoenix dactylifera fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
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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Camellia sinensis seed oil~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Citric acid~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.1–0.45%
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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Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Adansonia digitata seed extract~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Lactobacillus ferment lysate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking

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Houttuynia cordata extract~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Taraxacum officinale leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Morinda citrifolia fruit extract~0.01–0.1%
Formula
Centella asiatica extract~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Reduces irritationReduces rednessMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Dipropylene glycol, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium edta, Allantoin, Limonene, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Ficus carica fruit extract, Phoenix dactylifera fruit extract, Butylene glycol, Camellia sinensis seed oil, Citric acid, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Opuntia coccinellifera fruit extract, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Adansonia digitata seed extract, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Houttuynia cordata extract, Taraxacum officinale leaf extract, Morinda citrifolia fruit extract, Centella asiatica extract, Ethylhexylglycerin

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