Dr. Hauschka Cleansing Cream w/ Cosmetic Sponge
Works for
CleansingXanthan gum, LecithinCleanses gently
“Cleansing Cream w/ Cosmetic Sponge”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (xanthan gum) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Alcohol + 5 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%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed meal~4.7–7%
Calendula officinalis flower extract~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractAnthyllis vulneraria extract~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alcohol~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholArachis hypogaea oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla 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 extractHypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract (perforate St John's-wort) that might have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be used as a fragrance and be irritating
More about Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.1–1.6%
- 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 oilHamamelis virginiana bark/leaf extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Triticum vulgare germ oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedParfum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitronellol~0.15–0.65%
Geraniol~0.1–0.5%
Malpighia punicifolia fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fruit extract that might help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Malpighia punicifolia fruit extractXanthan gum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLecithin~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinAlgin~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginIngredient list view
Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed meal, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Anthyllis vulneraria extract, Alcohol, Arachis hypogaea oil, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Hypericum perforatum flower/leaf/stem extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf extract, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Parfum, Citronellol, Geraniol, Malpighia punicifolia fruit extract, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Algin
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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.
| Dr. HauschkaCleansing Cream w/ Cosmetic SpongeYOUR PRODUCT | Kate SomervilleDeliKate™ Soothing Cleanser | VotarySuper Sensitive Cleansing Cream | JSHealth VitaminsBalancing Vitamin Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 33% |
| Price | — | $13.38 | $73.53 | $20.61 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Medical Attributes of St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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