Epara Skincare Cleansing Lotion

Epara Skincare Cleansing Lotion

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Lecithin + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Cleansing Lotion”
Source: Candour Beauty

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (lecithin, sodium stearoyl lactylate, xanthan gum) 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.

Sodium stearoyl lactylateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~3.8–5.7%
LecithinEffect: HighUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.4–2.1%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.6–1.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 strong irritants: Cananga odorata flower oil, Boswellia carterii oil + 8 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
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~22–33%est.
Boswellia carterii oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Isoeugenol—High~0.05–0.2%est.
Sodium stearoyl lactylateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~3.8–5.7%est.
Moringa oleifera seed extractHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effectMedium~2.6–3.9%est.
Sclerocarya birrea seed oilAn emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.Medium~2–3%est.
Plankton extractCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Plankton extractCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~1.6–2.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Olibanum oil
Not recognized
Cananga odorata flower oil~22–33%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Water~11–17%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium stearoyl lactylate~3.8–5.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glycerin~3.3–5%
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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Moringa oleifera seed extract~2.6–3.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect

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Sclerocarya birrea seed oil~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.

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Plankton extract~1.6–2.4%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Lecithin~1.4–2.1%
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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Cananga odorata flower oil~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Xanthan gum~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Boswellia carterii oil~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Sodium ascorbate~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation
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Tocopherol~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Linalool~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · 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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Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Farnesol~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Eugenol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Isoeugenol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Isoeugenol
Ingredient list view

Unknown, Cananga odorata flower oil, Water, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Glycerin, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Plankton extract, Lecithin, Cananga odorata flower oil, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Boswellia carterii oil, Sodium ascorbate, Tocopherol, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Farnesol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Isoeugenol

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