Estée Lauder Nutritious Micro-Algae - Pore Purifying Cleansing Jelly
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CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Disodium cocoamphodipropionate + 4 moreCan be harsh
“A cleansing gel that removes makeup particles and impurities and leaves skin feeling soft, supple and fresh.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
Keep in mind that 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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~10–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateAcrylates copolymer~5–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinDisodium cocoamphodipropionate~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Disodium cocoamphodipropionateLauramidopropyl betaine~2.4–2.9%
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractAsparagus officinalis stem extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chlorella vulgaris extract~1.2–1.4%
- 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 extractEchinacea purpurea extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Echinacea purpurea extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractLactobacillus ferment~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractLaminaria saccharina extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
More about Laminaria saccharina extractChlorophyllin-copper complex~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Biotin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinSaccharomyces ferment filtrate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces ferment filtrateGlucose oxidase~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glucose oxidaseLactoperoxidase~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In theory, could support healthy skin's microbiome, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about LactoperoxidaseSpirulina platensis powder~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Caffeine~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineLaminaria digitata extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractGlucose~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseButylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 glycolLaureth-2~0.55–0.8%
Sodium pca~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaPotassium hydroxide~0.3–0.6%
Polysorbate 20~0.3–0.6%
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolyquaternium-7~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Sodium sulfate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfateSodium chloride~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePropanediol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAlcohol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholCitric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidParfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydroxyethylcellulose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseDisodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Edta~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIron oxides~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 61570~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 19140~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Acrylates copolymer, Glycerin, Disodium cocoamphodipropionate, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Asparagus officinalis stem extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Echinacea purpurea extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Laminaria saccharina extract, Chlorophyllin-copper complex, Biotin, Saccharomyces ferment filtrate, Glucose oxidase, Lactoperoxidase, Spirulina platensis powder, Caffeine, Laminaria digitata extract, Glucose, Butylene glycol, Laureth-2, Sodium pca, Potassium hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl glycol, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium sulfate, Sodium chloride, Propanediol, Xanthan gum, Alcohol, Citric acid, Parfum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium edta, Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Iron oxides, Ci 61570, Ci 19140
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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 - Pore Purifying Cleansing JellyYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueLiquid Facial Soap Mild Dry Combination Skin | EveredenSteer Clear Balancing Cleanser | La Roche-PosayLipikar Syndet AP+ Body & Face Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | $26.70 | $7.50 | $19.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 15 | 3 of 15 | 3 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Sucrose | Panthenol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Annual Review of Cosmetic Ingredient Safety Assessments: 2005/2006journals.sagepub.com
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