GLOSSYBOX Deep Cleansing Cream

GLOSSYBOX Deep Cleansing Cream

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate + 6 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Deep Cleansing Cream”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl olivate, glyceryl stearate, polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, sodium stearoyl lactylate, sorbitan olivate, xanthan gum) 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.

Cetearyl olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.7–3.3%
Sorbitan olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2–2.4%
Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 estersEffect: HighHelp oil and water mix together~1.7–2.1%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.5–1.8%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.6–0.85%
Sodium stearoyl lactylateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.45–0.65%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.35–0.65%
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.25–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl salicylate + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.95–1.15%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Ascorbic acidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~6.8–8.3%est.
Ethyl macadamiateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.3–2.9%est.
Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 estersHelp oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.7–2.1%est.
Sodium stearoyl lactylateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 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
Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~1.3–1.6%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateHelps oil and water mix together3/5~0.25–0.45%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~0.6–0.85%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.8–8.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Glycerin~4.2–5.2%
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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Cetearyl olivate~2.7–3.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ethyl macadamiate~2.3–2.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sorbitan olivate~2–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters~1.7–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Help oil and water mix together

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Glyceryl stearate~1.5–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.3–1.6%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Parfum~0.95–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Plukenetia volubilis seed oil~0.75–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid

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Camellia japonica seed oil~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Cetearyl alcohol~0.6–0.85%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Sodium stearoyl lactylate~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Orbignya oleifera seed oil~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin

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Xanthan gum~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate copolymer~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Benzyl salicylate~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.25–0.45%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Tocopherol~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Linalool~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ascorbic acid~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

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Malic acid~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust the product pH

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Ingredient list view

Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetearyl olivate, Ethyl macadamiate, Sorbitan olivate, Candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, Glyceryl stearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Parfum, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Xanthan gum, Acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate copolymer, Benzyl salicylate, Citric acid, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Tocopherol, Linalool, Ascorbic acid, Malic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

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