Elizabeth Grant Collagen 3D Firming Cleanser

Elizabeth Grant Collagen 3D Firming Cleanser

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Polysorbate 20 + 1 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Collagen 3D Firming Cleanser”
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~7.7–9.4%
Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.45–0.65%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.25–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Salvia miltiorrhiza leaf extract + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~7.7–9.4%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Salvia officinalis leaf extractSage leaf extract. It can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Salvia miltiorrhiza leaf extract—High~0.25–0.45%est.
Panax ginseng root extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.5%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
GlyoxalA preservative. Is a formaldehyde-releaser and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Ci 16035A red dyeHigh~0.1–0.15%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~0.45–0.65%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~0.3–0.55%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.3%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
Laminaria digitata extractSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment3/5~0.5–0.75%est.
Ci 16035A red dye3/5~0.1–0.15%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~7.7–9.4%
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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Glycerin~4.2–5.2%
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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Polyglycerin-3~3.1–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium chloride~2.4–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Propanediol~2–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Hydrolyzed collagen~1.7–2%
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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Collagen~1.4–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products

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Hydrolyzed rice protein~1.1–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4~0.9–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Chenopodium quinoa seed extract~0.65–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Laminaria digitata extract~0.5–0.75%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment

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Panthenol~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

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

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.45–0.65%
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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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-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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Polysorbate 20~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Propylene glycol~0.3–0.6%
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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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.3–0.55%
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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Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
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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Dioscorea villosa root extract~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Butylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating

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Niacinamide~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-blemishAnti-agingMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessAntibacterial

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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Salvia miltiorrhiza leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Allantoin~0.25–0.4%
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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Panax ginseng root extract~0.3–0.5%
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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Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color

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Oryza sativa extract~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glycine max seed extract~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Sodium polyacrylate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Citronellol~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Glyoxal~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Is a formaldehyde-releaser and can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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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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Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ci 16035~0.1–0.15%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red dye

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Polyglycerin-3, Sodium chloride, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed collagen, Collagen, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Polysorbate 20, Propylene glycol, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Dioscorea villosa root extract, Butylene glycol, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Niacinamide, Salvia miltiorrhiza leaf extract, Allantoin, Panax ginseng root extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Oryza sativa extract, Glycine max seed extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan gum, Sodium polyacrylate, Citric acid, Citronellol, Glyoxal, Benzyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Ci 16035

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