Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Triple-Action Cleanser/Toner/Makeup Remover

Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Triple-Action Cleanser/Toner/Makeup Remover

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Lauramidopropyl betaine + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Perfectly Clean Triple-Action Cleanser/Toner/Makeup Remover”
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 (disodium cocoamphodiacetate, hexylene glycol, lauramidopropyl betaine, peg-4 dilaurate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil) 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.

Disodium cocoamphodiacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~2.5–3.1%
Lauramidopropyl betaineEffect: High~0.45–0.7%
Peg-4 dilaurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.4–0.6%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.3–0.55%
Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~0.25–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Hamamelis virginiana waterA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~3–3.7%est.
Silybum marianum extractMight be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin toneHigh~1.2–1.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~2.5–3.1%est.
Gentiana lutea root extractA plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levelsMedium~1.5–1.8%est.
CaffeineMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyesMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Ppg-26-buteth-26Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Peg-4 dilaurateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.6%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.25–0.4%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Lauramidopropyl betaine—Medium~0.45–0.7%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Algae extractPlant 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 yet3/5~1.1–1.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Dimethicone~6.6–8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Isododecane~4.6–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

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Hamamelis virginiana water~3–3.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~2.5–3.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Sucrose~1.8–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Peg-32~1.7–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Gentiana lutea root extract~1.5–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels

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Silybum marianum extract~1.2–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationMoisturizing

Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone

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Algae extract~1.1–1.4%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

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

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Zinc pca~0.75–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing

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Sorbitol~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Glycerin~0.55–0.85%
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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Caffeine~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
De-puffingAnti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

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Ppg-26-buteth-26~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-4 dilaurate~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Caprylyl glycol~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Hexylene glycol~0.25–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Peg-6~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Lauramidopropyl betaine~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing
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Parfum~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Water, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Hamamelis virginiana water, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Sucrose, Peg-32, Gentiana lutea root extract, Silybum marianum extract, Algae extract, Zinc pca, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Caffeine, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Peg-4 dilaurate, Caprylyl glycol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Hexylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Peg-6, Citric acid, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol

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