Estée Lauder Nutritious Micro-Algae - Cleansing Bar
Works for
CleansingSodium myristate, Sodium laurate + 10 moreCleanses gently
“Cleansing Bar”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (potassium castorate, potassium isostearate, potassium laurate, potassium myristate, potassium palmitate, potassium stearate, sodium castorate, sodium isostearate, sodium laurate, sodium myristate, sodium palmitate, sodium stearate) 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: sodium palmitate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sucrose~8–9.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseSodium myristate~4.4–5.3%
Sorbitol~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSodium laurate~2.4–3%
Sodium palmitate~2.3–2.9%
Ppg-9 diglyceryl ether~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium stearate~1.8–2.2%
Potassium myristate~1.2–1.5%
Potassium laurate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Potassium laurateSodium isostearate~0.9–1.1%
Potassium palmitate~0.65–1%
Potassium stearate~0.7–1%
Sodium castorate~0.55–0.85%
Sodium lauryl glycol carboxylate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Algae extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractChlorella vulgaris extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractGlycerin~0.4–0.6%
- 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 GlycerinChlorophyllin-copper complex~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium isostearate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium castorate~0.25–0.45%
Polyquaternium-6~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-6Polyquaternium-39~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-39Sodium chloride~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideTetrasodium etidronate~0.1–0.15%
Trisodium edta~0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sucrose, Sodium myristate, Sorbitol, Sodium laurate, Sodium palmitate, Ppg-9 diglyceryl ether, Sodium stearate, Potassium myristate, Potassium laurate, Sodium isostearate, Potassium palmitate, Potassium stearate, Sodium castorate, Sodium lauryl glycol carboxylate, Algae extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Glycerin, Chlorophyllin-copper complex, Potassium isostearate, Potassium castorate, Polyquaternium-6, Polyquaternium-39, Sodium chloride, Tetrasodium etidronate, Trisodium edta
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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.
| Estée LauderNutritious Micro-Algae - Cleansing BarYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueRinse-Off Foaming Cleanser | RosetteRice Bran Face Wash Paste | La Roche-PosayToleriane Purifying Foaming Cream Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin with Glycerin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 23% | 23% | 23% |
| Price | — | $9.00 | $13.20 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 15 | 5 of 15 | 5 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Hyaluronate | Stearic Acid | Glyceryl Stearate Se |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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