Dr Sam's

Dr Sam's Flawless Cleanser

Name: Dr Sam's - Flawless Cleanser
Brand: Dr Sam's

Efficacy50/100IrritancyLow·

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Works for

Cleansing

Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate + 2 more

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“jelly cleanser that removes makeup and daily impurities”

Source: Dr Sam's

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, poloxamer 188, polysorbate 20) 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~4.7–7.1%

Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~3.1–4.6%

Poloxamer 188Effect: High~2.3–3.4%

Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.4–2.1%

Anti-blemish

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Allantoin

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What the product description says

“suitable for acne-prone”

Source: Dr Sam's

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~1.1–1.7%

AllantoinEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.05–0.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

8 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 8 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~3.1–4.6%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~1.1–1.7%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.4–1%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.15%est.

Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.01–0.05%est.

BhtA preservativeMedium~0.01–0.05%est.

Comedogenic

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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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Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~4.7–7.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps dissolve other ingredients

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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~3.1–4.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

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

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Poloxamer 188~2.3–3.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.9–2.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

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Polysorbate 20~1.4–2.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.1–1.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.4–1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

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.

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Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Allantoin~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-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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Disodium edta~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Bht~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Poloxamer 188, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Benzyl alcohol, Citric acid, Allantoin, Disodium edta, Dehydroacetic acid, Bht

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