Glytone Acne BPO Clearing Cleanser

Glytone Acne BPO Clearing Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Acne BPO Clearing Cleanser”
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 (cocamidopropyl betaine, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, peg-11 avocado glycerides, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~8.8–13.2%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin~5.2–7.8%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.8–1.25%
Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation~0.15–0.65%
Peg-11 avocado glyceridesEffect: High~0.05–0.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 4 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~8.8–13.2%est.
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateHelps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skinHigh~5.2–7.8%est.
Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.3%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
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 radicals3/5~1.3–2%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.8–13.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~5.2–7.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin

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Hydroxyethyl behenamidopropyl dimonium chloride~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Dipropylene glycol~1.9–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Butylene glycol~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.3–2%
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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Xanthan gum~0.8–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Euphorbia cerifera wax~0.6–1.4%
Formula
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Peg-11 avocado glycerides~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Peg-11 avocado glycerides
Ingredient list view

Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Hydroxyethyl behenamidopropyl dimonium chloride, Dipropylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Xanthan gum, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Peg-11 avocado glycerides

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Shared key ingredients—2 of 63 of 63 of 6
Key difference—Oatmeal ExtractCeramide NgPanthenol
Irritancy Low Low Low Low
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