Earth Therapeutics Collagen Cleansing Facial Towelettes

Earth Therapeutics Collagen Cleansing Facial Towelettes

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Olive oil glycereth-8 esters + 3 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Collagen Cleansing Facial Towelettes”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~0.8–1.2%
Olive oil glycereth-8 estersEffect: High~0.35–0.6%
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.3–0.5%
Cetylpyridinium chlorideEffect: High~0.25–0.45%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~0.25–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 19 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.4%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~1–1.2%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.6–0.9%est.
Salvia officinalis leaf extractSage leaf extract. It can be irritatingHigh~0.55–0.8%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower extractEssential oil that can be irritatingHigh~0.55–0.85%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis flower extractUsed as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant and anti-microbial propertiesHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract—High~0.35–0.6%est.
Panax ginseng root extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~0.8–1.2%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~6.6–8.1%est.
Cucumis sativus fruit extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effectMedium~1.5–1.8%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~0.7–1.1%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~0.6–0.85%est.
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.5%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butter extractA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~2–2.5%est.
Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~1.7–2.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Methylpropanediol~6.6–8.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Glycerin~4–4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Hydrolyzed collagen~3.1–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~2.4–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Butyrospermum parkii butter extract~2–2.5%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~1.7–2.1%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Cucumis sativus fruit extract~1.5–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~1.2–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract~1–1.2%
Irritant · high
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.7–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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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Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.6–0.85%
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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Tocopherol~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating

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Lavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Essential oil that can be irritating

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Rosmarinus officinalis flower extract~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant and anti-microbial properties

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

More about Chamomilla recutita flower extract
Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · high
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-blemish

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

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Natto gum~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Natto gum
Panax ginseng root extract~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating

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Olive oil glycereth-8 esters~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Allantoin~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-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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Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Cetylpyridinium chloride~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Parfum~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Citric acid~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Disodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed collagen, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Rosmarinus officinalis flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Natto gum, Panax ginseng root extract, Olive oil glycereth-8 esters, Allantoin, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cetylpyridinium chloride, Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol

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