Emma Hardie Skincare Amazing Face Moringa Light Cleansing Gel
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CleansingPeg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Peg-60 almond glyceridesCleanses gently
“Skincare Amazing Face Moringa Light Cleansing Gel”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, peg-60 almond glycerides) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil expressed, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Vitis vinifera seed oil~30–44%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.7–5.6%
- 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 triglycerideSilica~2.7–4.1%
Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesPeg-60 almond glycerides~1.7–2.5%
Moringa oleifera seed oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil expressed~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycerin~1–1.6%
- 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCitrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit water~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Juniperus virginiana wood oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.3–0.7%
Parfum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCrithmum maritimum extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Crithmum maritimum extractMoringa oleifera seed extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
More about Moringa oleifera seed extractJasminum officinale flower~0.15–0.5%
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilDisodium phosphate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateCitric acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCitronellol~0.05–0.2%
Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateGeraniol~0.05–0.1%
Citral~0.01–0.05%
Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilIngredient list view
Vitis vinifera seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Silica, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Peg-60 almond glycerides, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil expressed, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit water, Juniperus virginiana wood oil, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum, Crithmum maritimum extract, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Jasminum officinale flower, Rosa damascena flower oil, Disodium phosphate, Citric acid, Citronellol, Benzyl benzoate, Geraniol, Citral, Citrus nobilis peel oil
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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.
| Emma HardieSkincare Amazing Face Moringa Light Cleansing GelYOUR PRODUCT | FormulaCleansing Balm with Muslin Cloth | ELEMISPro-Collagen Naked Cleansing Balm | ESPANourishing Cleansing Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 34% | 33% |
| Price | — | — | — | $55.89 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin E | Wheat Germ Oil | Sunflower Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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