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Epicuren Apricot Cream Cleanser
Epicuren

Epicuren Apricot Cream Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“A gentle, non-foaming cleanser. Rich oils effortlessly cleanse and remove make-up, while helping to improve moisture loss during the cleansing process.”
Source: Epicuren

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, sorbitan stearate, stearic acid, 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.

Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~3.2–4.9%
Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~2.3–3.4%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~2.2–3.3%
Sorbitan stearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.1–1.7%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.15–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Citrus grandis seed extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus grandis seed extract—High~0.35–0.8%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~1–1.5%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~0.5–1.2%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%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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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~6.3–9.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

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Glyceryl stearate~3.2–4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Cetyl alcohol~2.3–3.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Stearic acid~2.2–3.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Glycerin~1.7–2.6%
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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Propanediol~1.4–2.1%
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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Sorbitan stearate~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~1–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Oryza sativa bran oil~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Persea gratissima oil~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Citrus grandis seed extract~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Aminomethyl propanol~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the pH in formulations

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Water, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sorbitan stearate, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Persea gratissima oil, Citrus grandis seed extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Aminomethyl propanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

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Shared key ingredients—4 of 115 of 116 of 11
Key difference—Zea Mays OilTetrapeptide-14Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Irritancy High Medium Medium Medium
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Study on the Composition of Rice Bran Oil and Its Higher Free Fatty Acids Valuelink.springer.com
  3. 3
    Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
  5. 5
    Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responsesliebertpub.com
Epicuren Apricot Cream Cleanser
EpicurenApricot Cream Cleanser
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