esfolio pH 5.5 Marine Essence Cleansing Water
Works for
CleansingPolyglyceryl-4 caprateCleanses gently
“pH 5.5 Marine Essence Cleansing Water”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (polyglyceryl-4 caprate) 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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~3.8–5.6%
Butylene glycol~3.4–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 glycolDipropylene glycol~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolSea water~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterBetaine~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Ethylhexylglycerin~1.2–1.8%
1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.2%
Centella asiatica extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractParfum~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.4–1%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePentylene glycol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolLinalool~0.2–0.8%
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolButylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalHexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.45%
Macrocystis pyrifera extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Undaria pinnatifida extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractSpirulina platensis extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract. Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Spirulina platensis extractLaminaria japonica extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Laminaria japonica extractGelidium cartilagineum extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enteromorpha compressa extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Sodium citrate~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCitric acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Sea water, Betaine, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Centella asiatica extract, Parfum, Disodium edta, Sodium hyaluronate, Pentylene glycol, Linalool, Caprylyl glycol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hexyl cinnamal, Macrocystis pyrifera extract, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Spirulina platensis extract, Laminaria japonica extract, Gelidium cartilagineum extract, Enteromorpha compressa extract, Sodium citrate, Citric acid
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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.
| esfoliopH 5.5 Marine Essence Cleansing WaterYOUR PRODUCT | Milk TouchHedera Helix Cleansing Water | COSRXLow pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICDermalogy Real Cica Micellar Cleansing Water | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | $29.10 | $34.40+$5.30 | $9.99−$19.11 | $26.20−$2.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Niacinamide | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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