Gatineau Melatogenine Refreshing Cleansing Cream
Works for
CleansingMyristic acid, Palmitic acid + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Melatogenine Refreshing Cleansing Cream”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl stearate se, myristic acid, palmitic acid, ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether, stearic acid, triethanolamine) 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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“A triple action anti-ageing formula designed to cleanse, tone and micro-exfoliate the skin.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium 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~40–60%
Glycerin~4.6–6.9%
- 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 GlycerinMyristic acid~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidPalmitic acid~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidStearic acid~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidTriethanolamine~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineDextrin~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinPotassium hydroxide~1.3–1.9%
Glyceryl stearate se~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seMagnesium aluminum silicate~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicatePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilAvena strigosa seed extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSorbitol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolPeg-8~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Parfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPpg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol etherPalmitoyl methoxytryptamine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Myristic acid, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Triethanolamine, Dextrin, Potassium hydroxide, Glyceryl stearate se, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Avena strigosa seed extract, Lecithin, Sorbitol, Peg-8, Parfum, Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether, Palmitoyl methoxytryptamine, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol
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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.
| GatineauMelatogenine Refreshing Cleansing CreamYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilBrightness Creamy Cleanser Niacinamide | La Roche-PosayToleriane Purifying Foaming Cream Cleanser | VichyPureté Thermale Foaming Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 31% | 30% |
| Price | — | $21.40 | $19.19 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Lauric Acid | Lauric Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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