Works for
CleansingCetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate + 9 moreCleanses gently
“Product name: Tri-Active Cellular Renewal Cleansing Cream”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, cetearyl olivate, glyceryl stearate, polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, sorbitan olivate, sorbitan palmitate, 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.
ExfoliationMicrocrystalline cellulose, Salix alba bark extractNot delivered
“The two-step cleansing cream stimulates your skin’s natural cycle of cellular renewal, combining a physical exfoliant with gentle but effective acids to remove dead skin cells and sweep away impurities.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil + 10 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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Water~45–55%
Microcrystalline cellulose~4.2–5.1%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedCetearyl alcohol~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCetearyl olivate~1.6–2%
Propanediol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSorbitan olivate~1.2–1.4%
Cetearyl glucoside~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosidePolyglyceryl-3 cocoate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 cocoatePolyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.65–0.95%
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 caprylatePolyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleateSclerotium gum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumXanthan gum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPseudoalteromonas ferment extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractCitrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilSalix alba bark extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractCetyl palmitate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateParfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPelargonium graveolens oil~0.3–0.55%
Potassium sorbate~0.35–0.6%
Sorbitan palmitate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
More about Sorbitan palmitateVigna aconitifolia seed extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linalool~0.3–0.55%
Saccharum officinarum extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractCitric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMaltodextrin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSodium gluconate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractAmyris balsamifera bark oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilSantalum album oil~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Acer saccharum extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractSodium salicylate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
The salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic products
More about Sodium salicylateMoringa oleifera seed oil~0.15–0.25%
- 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 oilIngredient list view
Water, Microcrystalline cellulose, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl olivate, Propanediol, Sorbitan olivate, Cetearyl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, Limonene, Sodium benzoate, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Salix alba bark extract, Cetyl palmitate, Parfum, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Potassium sorbate, Sorbitan palmitate, Vigna aconitifolia seed extract, Linalool, Saccharum officinarum extract, Citric acid, Maltodextrin, Sodium gluconate, Sodium hydroxide, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Santalum album oil, Geraniol, Acer saccharum extract, Sodium salicylate, Moringa oleifera seed oil
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| ESPATri-Active Cellular Renewal Cleansing CreamYOUR PRODUCT | BeautycounterCounterstart Cococream cleanser | RanavatLuminous Ceremony Cream Cleanser | Alpyn BeautyHydrating Cold Cream Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 39% | 38% |
| Price | — | — | $60.35 | $31.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 14 | 7 of 14 | 6 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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