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CleansingStearic acid, Peg-2 cocamide + 7 moreCleanses gently
“Anti-Aging Unscented Facial Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, glycol distearate, peg-10 soy sterol, peg-2 cocamide, peg-40 castor oil, sodium cetearyl sulfate, stearic acid) 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.
ExfoliationLactic acidNot delivered
“Soap-free with oat kernel and lactic acid.Our soap-free and fragrance-free AHA cleansing lotion gently exfoliates dead surface cells and removes dulling build up that can clog pores, leading to dry, aging skin.”
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?
Irritancy12 flagged ingredientsLow 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%
Glycerin~3.8–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideStearic acid~2.4–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPeg-2 cocamide~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-2 cocamidePeg-8~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Glycol distearate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateCetyl alcohol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholAvena sativa kernel flour~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier
More about Avena sativa kernel flourTocopheryl acetate~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePanthenol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPolyquaternium-7~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Peg-10 soy sterol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-10 soy sterolCetearyl alcohol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPeg-40 castor oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 castor oilSodium cetearyl sulfate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cetearyl sulfateLactic acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidCarbomer~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerDisodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Aminomethyl propanol~0.05–0.2%
Caprylyl glycol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolChlorphenesin~0.01–0.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Stearic acid, Peg-2 cocamide, Peg-8, Glycol distearate, Cetyl alcohol, Avena sativa kernel flour, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-7, Peg-10 soy sterol, Cetearyl alcohol, Peg-40 castor oil, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Lactic acid, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Aminomethyl propanol, Caprylyl glycol, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| eb5Anti-Aging Unscented Facial CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | endota spaDeep Cleansing Cream | Paula's choiceSkin Balancing Oil-Reducing Cleanser Full size | CeraVeHydrating Cleanser Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 30% | 28% | 27% |
| Price | $9.99 | $35.11+$25.12 | $28.00+$18.01 | $6.67−$3.32 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 13 | 4 of 13 | 6 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Wheat Germ Oil | Sunflower Seed Oil | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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More alternatives: Clinique All About Clean All-In-One Cleansing Micellar Milk + Makeup Remover Very Dry to Dry CombinationPeter Thomas Roth Water Drench Cloud Cream Cleanser
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate journals.sagepub.com
- 5Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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