Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Essential Cleansing Gel
Source: From product name
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, cocamidopropyl betaine, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, polysorbate 20, sodium laurate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, sucrose cocoate) 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Potential irritants
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
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
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Sodium chloride, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Sucrose cocoate, Linalool, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Curcuma longa root extract, Glycerin, Aniba rosodora wood oil, Limonene, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Sodium sulfate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium benzoate, Sodium laurate, Cupressus sempervirens oil, Citric acid, Citronellol, Geraniol, Sodium sarcosinate, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol
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