Dr Dennis Gross All In One Cleaser with Toner
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CleansingCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Stearic acid + 9 moreCleanses gently
“Developed utilising medical grade ingredients and a selection of soothing botanicals, the gentle yet effective treatment efficiently dissolves dirt, oil and makeup to leave skin feeling fresh and purified, with Hyaluronic Acid helping to optimise moisture levels and create a visible plumping effect.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, coco-glucoside, coconut alcohol, hexylene glycol, lauryl glucoside, polysorbate 60, sodium lauroamphoacetate, sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, 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-glucoside, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Retinyl palmitateMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~7.8–9.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineStearic acid~4.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateSodium lauroamphoacetate~2.3–2.8%
Hamamelis virginiana water~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCoco-glucoside~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideVitis vinifera seed oil~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilSodium hyaluronate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateChamomilla recutita oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.5–0.8%
- 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 extractEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractAvena sativa kernel extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilCamellia oleifera leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics
More about Camellia oleifera leaf extractSodium lauroyl oat amino acids~0.5–0.75%
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.6%
- 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~0.3–0.5%
- 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 palmitatePhospholipids~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsLaminaria digitata extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractChlorella pyrenoidosa extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Chlorella pyrenoidosa extractCamellia oleifera seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCoconut alcohol~0.3–0.55%
Lauryl glucoside~0.3–0.6%
Caprylyl glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCetearyl alcohol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPolyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearatePolysorbate 60~0.2–0.4%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.3%
- 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 crosspolymerHexylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Chlorophyllin-copper complex~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Stearic acid, Glycerin, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Sodium lauroamphoacetate, Hamamelis virginiana water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Coco-glucoside, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Chamomilla recutita oil, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Phospholipids, Laminaria digitata extract, Chlorella pyrenoidosa extract, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Coconut alcohol, Lauryl glucoside, Caprylyl glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, Polysorbate 60, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Hexylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Chlorophyllin-copper complex
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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.
| Dr Dennis GrossAll In One Cleaser with TonerYOUR PRODUCT | MaeloveSheer Silk Ceramide Cleanser | CliniqueAll About Clean Liquid Facial Soap | HanskinBubblepop Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | — | $22.95 | $21.04 | $14.30 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 22 | 3 of 22 | 4 of 22 |
| Key difference | — | Phytosphingosine | Sucrose | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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