Works for
CleansingDisodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium cocoyl glycinate + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Clear Complexion Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (disodium cocoyl glutamate, methyl gluceth-10, polysorbate 20, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl glycinate, sodium lauroyl glutamate) 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.
ExfoliationSalix nigra bark extractNot delivered
“Willow Bark Extract: A natural Beta Hydroxy Acid (Salicylic Acid) derived from the Willow Tree that gently and effectively exfoliates to unclog and purify pores, as well as refining their appearance.”
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.
Anti-blemishRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract ~0.4–0.9%, below the ~1% it needsUnder-dosed
“Willow Bark Extract: A natural Beta Hydroxy Acid (Salicylic Acid) derived from the Willow Tree that gently and effectively exfoliates to unclog and purify pores, as well as refining their appearance.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateDisodium cocoyl glutamate~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoyl glutamateDiglycerin~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinAcrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium cocoyl glycinate~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glycinateButylene glycol~1.4–2.1%
- 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 glycolMethyl gluceth-10~1.3–1.9%
Sodium cocoyl glutamate~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateSalix nigra bark extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractSimmondsia chinensis seed extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilCitric acid~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acid1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.5%
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium lauroyl glutamate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
More about Sodium lauroyl glutamateTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateCellulose gum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumSclerotium gum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumPolysorbate 20~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Diglycerin, Acrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Butylene glycol, Methyl gluceth-10, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Salix nigra bark extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed extract, Unknown, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Citric acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Cellulose gum, Sclerotium gum, Polysorbate 20
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 2 of 9 |
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| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysatesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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