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e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Water Cleansing Cloths
e.l.f. Cosmetics

e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Water Cleansing Cloths

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Polysorbate 20 + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Hydrating Water Cleansing Cloths”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, polysorbate 20, 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.

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.4–3.6%
Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.5–2.3%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.2–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Menthol
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~4.5–6.7%est.
Menthol—High~0.01–0.1%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.4–3.6%est.
Aloe barbadensis extractTraditionally 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~1.2–1.7%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~1–1.5%est.
Salvia hispanica seed extractA plant extract that typically contains linolenic and linoleic acids that help soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~0.5–1.1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.45%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~0.05–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Propylene glycol~4.5–6.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2.4–3.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Polysorbate 20~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Aloe barbadensis extract~1.2–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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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Ethylhexylglycerin~1–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Panthenol~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Salvia hispanica seed extract~0.5–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant extract that typically contains linolenic and linoleic acids that help soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Xanthan gum~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Citric acid~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.3%
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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Menthol~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Ingredient list view

Water, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium benzoate, Polysorbate 20, Aloe barbadensis extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Salvia hispanica seed extract, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Menthol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Amended Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  5. 5
    Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
  6. 6
    Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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