Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Coco-glucoside + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Remove makeup, excess oil, and any other grime with Drunk Elephant's Beste No. 9 Jelly Facial Cleanser.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, coco-glucoside, lauryl glucoside, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, sodium methyl oleoyl taurate) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
3 of 3 community members would buy it again.
Sensitive combination skin feels great after use, I use it after oil based make up remover, making sure no oil residue is left on skin.
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinCocamidopropyl betaine~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineCoco-glucoside~3.5–5.3%
- 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-glucosideSodium lauroyl methyl isethionate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineSodium methyl oleoyl taurate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium methyl oleoyl tauratePropanediol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAloe barbadensis leaf extract~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractGlycolipids~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linoleic acid~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidLinolenic acid~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Linolenic acidLauryl glucoside~0.45–1%
Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extractSclerocarya birrea seed oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateTocopherol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCitric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Sodium chloride~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePolylysine~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Coco-glucoside, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate, Propanediol, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Glycolipids, Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Lauryl glucoside, Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Sodium chloride, Polylysine
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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.
| Drunk ElephantBeste No. 9 Jelly CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | instant clarity. no fuss. no drama.pH BALANCED PATCHOULI + CHERIMOYA GEL CLEANSER | The INKEY List CAGlycerin Gentle Purifying Cleanser | CircumferenceDaily Regenerative Gel Cleanser | |
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| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 34% |
| Price | ≈ $33.41 | — | $19.00≈ −$14.41 | $48.00≈ +$14.59 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 8 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Centella Asiatica Extract | Vitamin E |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | High |
| 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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