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Elixir Cosmeceuticals Face Foam Cleanser
Elixir Cosmeceuticals

Elixir Cosmeceuticals Face Foam Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Decyl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Face Foam Cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, disodium cocoyl glutamate, glyceryl caprylate, sodium cocoyl glutamate) 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, decyl glucoside

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~8.2–12.3%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~5.3–8%
Disodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent~1.7–2.6%
Glyceryl caprylateEffect: HighAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~1.3–2%
Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.15–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 flagged ingredients
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~8.2–12.3%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~5.3–8%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.45–1.05%est.
Sodium anisateUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~3–4.5%est.
Disodium cocoyl glutamateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.7–2.6%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
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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Decyl glucoside~8.2–12.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.3–8%
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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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~3–4.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Trehalose~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

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Disodium cocoyl glutamate~1.7–2.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Glyceryl caprylate~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Sodium pca~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Maltooligosyl glucoside~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps water and oil mix together and can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Parfum~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products

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Sodium anisate~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Citric acid~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Niacinamide~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemishEvens skin toneAnti-agingMoisturizingReduces irritationAntibacterialReduces rednessAnti-inflammatory

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Ingredient list view

Water, Decyl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Trehalose, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium pca, Maltooligosyl glucoside, Parfum, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Sodium anisate, Citric acid, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Niacinamide, Sodium hyaluronate

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the yearmdedge.com
  2. 2
    Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysatesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Irritant and sensitizing potential of eight surfactants commonly used in skin cleansers: an evaluation of 105 patientsjournals.lww.com
  5. 5
    Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Elixir Cosmeceuticals Face Foam Cleanser
Elixir CosmeceuticalsFace Foam Cleanser
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