Dr. Russo Night Repair Exfoliating Cleanser
Works for
CleansingSodium lauroyl glutamate, Sodium stearate + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Night Repair Exfoliating Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl stearate se, glycol stearate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium lauroyl glutamate, sodium stearate, stearic acid, trideceth-6, 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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Night Repair Exfoliating Cleanser”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alumina~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaSodium lauroyl glutamate~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
More about Sodium lauroyl glutamateSodium lauroyl glutamate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
More about Sodium lauroyl glutamateAlumina~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products
More about AluminaStearic acid~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlyceryl stearate se~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seSodium stearate~1.1–1.7%
Glycerin~0.45–1.1%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilGlycol stearate~0.4–0.95%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.5%
Sodium polyacrylate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateHydrogenated polydecene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneTrideceth-6~0.1–0.35%
Parfum~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl alcohol~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.01–0.05%
Water~0.01–0.05%
Xanthan gum~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDisodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alumina, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Unknown, Alumina, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate se, Sodium stearate, Glycerin, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Glycol stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium polyacrylate, Hydrogenated polydecene, Trideceth-6, Parfum, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Water, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta
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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. RussoNight Repair Exfoliating CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choiceResist Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser | SkingredientsPreProbiotic Cleanse Hydrating Cleanser | Radiant Glow BotanicalFacial Milk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | — | $12.37 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Gluconolactone | Panthenol |
| 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 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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