goop G.Tox Malachite and Fruit Extracts Purifying Cleanser
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CleansingCapryloyl/caproyl methyl glucamide, Lauroyl/myristoyl methyl glucamide + 4 moreCleanses gently
“The first step towards ultra-soft, refreshed skin, this formula makes quick work of dirt, oil, make up and environmental residue.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (capryloyl/caproyl methyl glucamide, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, coco-glucoside, lauroyl/myristoyl methyl glucamide, sucrose cocoate, 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: capryloyl/caproyl methyl glucamide, coco-glucoside
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“A complex of Brazilian fruit extracts – mango, banana and yellow mombin – harnesses naturally occurring AHAs to mildly exfoliate and clarify your pores.”
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?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Capryloyl/caproyl methyl glucamide~6.2–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be irritating
More about Capryloyl/caproyl methyl glucamideLauroyl/myristoyl methyl glucamide~4.5–5.4%
Coco-glucoside~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineGlycerin~2.1–2.6%
- 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 GlycerinSucrose cocoate~1.6–2%
Spondias mombin pulp extract~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mangifera indica pulp extract~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Musa sapientum pulp extract~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilMalachite extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is claimed to be able to support collagen product in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is missing
More about Malachite extractEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilMentha piperita oil~0.4–0.6%
Mentha viridis leaf oil~0.45–0.65%
Schinus terebinthifolia fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPropanediol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCanarium luzonicum gum nonvolatiles~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethyl heptenal~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSodium dehydroacetate~0.2–0.35%
Phenethyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateTriethyl citrate~0.15–0.25%
Citric acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLimonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Capryloyl/caproyl methyl glucamide, Lauroyl/myristoyl methyl glucamide, Coco-glucoside, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Sucrose cocoate, Spondias mombin pulp extract, Mangifera indica pulp extract, Musa sapientum pulp extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Malachite extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Mentha piperita oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Schinus terebinthifolia fruit extract, Xanthan gum, Propanediol, Canarium luzonicum gum nonvolatiles, Dimethyl heptenal, Pentylene glycol, Sodium dehydroacetate, Phenethyl alcohol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Triethyl citrate, Citric acid, Limonene, Citronellol
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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.
| goopG.Tox Malachite and Fruit Extracts Purifying CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | SallveLimpador facial com Niacinamida | Colleen Rothschild BeautyPurifying Cleanser | Indie LeePurifying Face Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 38% | 37% |
| Price | — | — | $100.93 | $10.83 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 6 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
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