Elizabeth Grant Collagen Re-inforce 3D Cleanser

Elizabeth Grant Collagen Re-inforce 3D Cleanser

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine +ย 7ย more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
โ€œThe Collagen Re-Inforce 3D Cleanser helps remove oil and impurities from the skin while infusing it with a gentle touch of moisture.โ€
Source: Elizabeth Grant

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

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.

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.

Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~10โ€“13%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~6.1โ€“7.4%
Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.3โ€“0.55%
Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesEffect: HighHelps dissolve other ingredients~0.3โ€“0.55%
TriethanolamineEffect: HighUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell~0.25โ€“0.45%
CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.2โ€“0.4%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.05โ€“0.15%
Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~0.05โ€“0.15%
LecithinEffect: High, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.2โ€“0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Salvia miltiorrhiza leaf extract + 6 more โ€” patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 26 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~10โ€“13%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~6.1โ€“7.4%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.9โ€“1.1%est.
Salvia officinalis leaf extractSage leaf extract. It can be irritatingHigh~0.55โ€“0.85%est.
Salvia miltiorrhiza leaf extractโ€”High~0.45โ€“0.7%est.
Panax ginseng root extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritatingHigh~0.4โ€“0.6%est.
NiacinA form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effectHigh~0.25โ€“0.5%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.25โ€“0.45%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.25โ€“0.45%est.
Diazolidinyl ureaA preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25โ€“0.5%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.25โ€“0.45%est.
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamateA preservative. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01โ€“0.02%est.
MethylchloroisothiazolinoneA preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmeticsHigh~0.00075โ€“0.0015%est.
Ci 16035A red dyeHigh~0.15โ€“0.25%est.
MethylisothiazolinoneA preservative. Is a frequent allergenHigh~0.00075โ€“0.0015%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~1.9โ€“2.3%est.
Hydrolyzed silkCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.5โ€“1.9%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~0.65โ€“1%est.
Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3โ€“0.55%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.25โ€“0.5%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.25โ€“0.5%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.25โ€“0.45%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.25โ€“0.45%est.
Lactic acidAn 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)Medium~0.2โ€“0.35%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.15โ€“0.3%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.05โ€“0.15%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0โ€“5 pore-clogging scale
3 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0โ€“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 moment3/5~0.3โ€“0.5%est.
Ci 16035A red dye3/5~0.15โ€“0.25%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~10โ€“13%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45โ€“55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium laureth sulfate~10โ€“13%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~6.1โ€“7.4%
Irritant ยท 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~3.1โ€“3.7%
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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Sodium chloride~2.3โ€“2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.9โ€“2.3%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialReduces 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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Hydrolyzed silk~1.5โ€“1.9%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Collagen~1.4โ€“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 collagen~1.2โ€“1.5%
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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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.9โ€“1.1%
Irritant ยท 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~0.65โ€“1%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

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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Camellia oleifera leaf extract~0.55โ€“0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics

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Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.55โ€“0.85%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High

Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating

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Salvia miltiorrhiza leaf extract~0.45โ€“0.7%
Irritant ยท high
Daucus carota sativa root extract~0.45โ€“0.65%
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~0.5โ€“0.7%
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~0.4โ€“0.65%
Formula
Chenopodium quinoa seed extract~0.35โ€“0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Panax ginseng root extract~0.4โ€“0.6%
Irritant ยท 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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Trifolium pratense leaf extract~0.3โ€“0.55%
Formula
Dioscorea villosa root extract~0.3โ€“0.5%
Formula
Laminaria digitata extract~0.3โ€“0.5%
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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Tripeptide-10 citrulline~0.25โ€“0.45%
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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Niacin~0.25โ€“0.5%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-blemish

A form of vitamin B3. It is similar in action to niacinamide, but is more likely to cause red flashes in skin as the side effect

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Ubiquinone~0.25โ€“0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-aging

Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen

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Allantoin~0.25โ€“0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces 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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Sodium hyaluronate~0.25โ€“0.5%
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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Parfum~0.25โ€“0.45%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Propylene glycol~0.25โ€“0.45%
Irritant ยท 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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Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate~0.3โ€“0.55%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Panthenol~0.25โ€“0.5%
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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Diazolidinyl urea~0.25โ€“0.5%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating

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Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~0.3โ€“0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps dissolve other ingredients

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Polyquaternium-7~0.3โ€“0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Benzyl benzoate~0.25โ€“0.45%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Phenoxyethanol~0.25โ€“0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Magnesium nitrate~0.25โ€“0.5%
Formula
Sodium benzoate~0.25โ€“0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.25โ€“0.5%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01โ€“0.02%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be irritating

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Potassium sorbate~0.25โ€“0.5%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Butylene glycol~0.25โ€“0.45%
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

More about Butylene glycol
Sodium polyacrylate~0.3โ€“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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Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075โ€“0.0015%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics

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Disodium edta~0.25โ€“0.45%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Triethanolamine~0.25โ€“0.45%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Carbomer~0.2โ€“0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Lactic acid~0.2โ€“0.35%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneMoisturizingExfoliationAnti-aging

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 acid
Magnesium chloride~0.15โ€“0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps thicken the product formulation

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Ci 16035~0.15โ€“0.25%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5

A red dye

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Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075โ€“0.0015%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen

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Lecithin~0.2โ€“0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylyl glycol~0.15โ€“0.3%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Hexylene glycol~0.05โ€“0.15%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Xanthan gum~0.05โ€“0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Sodium chloride, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Hydrolyzed silk, Collagen, Hydrolyzed collagen, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Salvia miltiorrhiza leaf extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Oryza sativa extract, Glycine max seed extract, Chenopodium quinoa seed extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Trifolium pratense leaf extract, Dioscorea villosa root extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Tripeptide-10 citrulline, Niacin, Ubiquinone, Allantoin, Sodium hyaluronate, Parfum, Propylene glycol, Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, Panthenol, Diazolidinyl urea, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Polyquaternium-7, Benzyl benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium nitrate, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Potassium sorbate, Butylene glycol, Sodium polyacrylate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Disodium edta, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Lactic acid, Magnesium chloride, Ci 16035, Methylisothiazolinone, Lecithin, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Xanthan gum

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