GlyMed Plus Mega Purifying Cleanser
Works for
CleansingDecyl glucoside, Cetearyl glucoside + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Mega Purifying Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylic acid, ceteareth-20, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl stearate, 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Lavandula hybrida oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
User reviews
1 of 1 community members would buy it again.
i dislike creamy cleansers cuz i never feel clean. This does deliver a great clean feeling and my skin feels awesomely soft. I sometimes will mix in an exfoliant scrub too.... for exfoliation.
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Angelica archangelica extract~7.2–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena sativa straw extract~4.9–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An extract from straw of oatmeal. While colloidal oatmeal is an effective moisturizing ingredient, skin benefits of the straw extract are unclear
More about Avena sativa straw extractOlea europaea fruit extract~3.4–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit extractYucca aloifolia leaf/root extract~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilDecyl glucoside~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideCetearyl glucoside~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideGlyceryl stearate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateButyrospermum parkii butter~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterGlycerin~0.65–1%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCeteareth-20~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Xanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLavandula angustifolia oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilLavandula hybrida oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
More about Lavandula hybrida oilCaprylic acid~0.35–0.65%
Glycine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineTocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolLecithin~0.15–0.3%
- 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~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolCalcium ascorbate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diazolidinyl urea~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaIodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Ingredient list view
Water, Angelica archangelica extract, Avena sativa straw extract, Olea europaea fruit extract, Yucca aloifolia leaf/root extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Decyl glucoside, Cetearyl glucoside, Glyceryl stearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Xanthan gum, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Lavandula hybrida oil, Caprylic acid, Glycine, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Sorbitol, Calcium ascorbate, Diazolidinyl urea, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate
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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.
| GlyMed PlusMega Purifying CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Adorn CosmeticsNatural Soothing Cleansing Milk | Refillable | BeautycounterCounterstart Cococream cleanser | Kate SomervilleDeliKate™ Soothing Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 32% | 31% |
| Price | — | — | — | $13.38 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 12 | 7 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Panthenol | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 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 11 studies and safety reviews.
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