ESPA Yuzu & Ginger Cleansing Sorbet - Retail

ESPA Yuzu & Ginger Cleansing Sorbet - Retail

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-4 laurate, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate + 6 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Yuzu & Ginger Cleansing Sorbet - Retail”
Source: Espa UK

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl stearate, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, polyglyceryl-2 stearate, polyglyceryl-4 laurate, polyglyceryl-6 laurate, sodium mangoamphoacetate, stearyl alcohol) 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.

Polyglyceryl-4 laurateEffect: High~3.4–5.1%
Polyglyceryl-2 stearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~2.7–4%
Polyglyceryl-6 laurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.1–3.1%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.4–2.1%
Stearyl alcoholEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~1.1–1.6%
Linoleic acidEffect: HighAn excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores~0.55–1.25%
Linolenic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation~0.15–0.65%
Sodium mangoamphoacetateEffect: High~0.15–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~1.1–1.7%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.55–1.3%est.
Citrus junos peel extract—High~0.4–0.95%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Zingiber officinale root extractA plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lackingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Polyglyceryl-2 stearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.7–4%est.
Polyglyceryl-6 laurateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.1–3.1%est.
Echium plantagineum seed oilA plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skinMedium~0.45–1.1%est.
Linolenic acidAn emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammationMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Moringa oleifera seed oilA 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 acidMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~25–37%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Glycerin~4.2–6.3%
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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Water~4.7–7.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Polyglyceryl-4 laurate~3.4–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polyglyceryl-2 stearate~2.7–4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Polyglyceryl-6 laurate~2.1–3.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Glyceryl stearate~1.4–2.1%
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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Limonene~1.1–1.7%
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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Stearyl alcohol~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.55–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Punica granatum seed oil~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Echium plantagineum seed oil~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin

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Linoleic acid~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizingAnti-blemish

An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores

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Citrus junos peel extract~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Tocopherol~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-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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Parfum~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating

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Juniperus communis fruit oil~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Zanthoxylum alatum fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Canarium commune gum oil~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Zingiber officinale root extract~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking

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Linalool~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Sodium mangoamphoacetate~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Linolenic acid~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation

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Citric acid~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Moringa oleifera seed oil~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Glycerin, Water, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 laurate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Limonene, Stearyl alcohol, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Linoleic acid, Citrus junos peel extract, Tocopherol, Parfum, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Juniperus communis fruit oil, Zanthoxylum alatum fruit extract, Canarium commune gum oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Zingiber officinale root extract, Linalool, Sodium mangoamphoacetate, Linolenic acid, Citric acid, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Potassium sorbate

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