HONEY Cleanser

HONEY Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol + 9 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“HONEY Cleanser is a foam-free cleanser that effectively removes makeup and dirt without stripping the skin of its natural oils.”
Source: HONEY

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl stearate, polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate/caprate, polyglyceryl-6 laurate, sodium lauroyl glutamate, stearic acid, 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.

Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~2.5–3.8%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2–3.1%
Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacateEffect: High~1.6–2.4%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~1.2–1.8%
Polyglyceryl-3 cocoateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.5–1.2%
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~0.35–0.8%
Glyceryl caprylateEffect: HighAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.15–0.7%
Sodium lauroyl glutamateEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. It creates foam~0.15–0.65%
Polyglyceryl-6 laurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.05–0.25%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.05–0.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 10 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~4.6–6.9%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~3.6–5.4%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~0.85–1.3%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 cocoateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–1.2%est.
Rosa canina fruit extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lackingMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Sodium lauroyl glutamateUsed as a cleansing agent. It creates foamMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Polyglyceryl-6 laurateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.01–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~0.1–0.45%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2–3.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~4.6–6.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Pentylene glycol~3.6–5.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Glyceryl stearate~2.5–3.8%
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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Cetearyl alcohol~2–3.1%
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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Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate/caprate~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Stearic acid~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Magnesium pca~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Persea gratissima oil~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Polyglyceryl-3 cocoate~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Rosa canina fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking

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Calcium pca~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Sodium lauroyl glutamate~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Carrageenan~0.1–0.45%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Xanthan gum~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Polyglyceryl-6 laurate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Citric acid~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Pentylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate/sebacate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate/caprate, Stearic acid, Magnesium pca, Persea gratissima oil, Polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, Rosa canina fruit extract, Calcium pca, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Glyceryl caprylate, Carrageenan, Xanthan gum, Polyglyceryl-6 laurate, Citric acid

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