HydroPeptide Cleansing Gel - Cleanse Tone Makeup Remover
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CleansingCoco-betaine, Sodium cocoyl isethionate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Hydropeptide Cleansing Gel - Cleanse, Tone, Makeup Remover (formerly Cleansing Gel - Gentle Cleanse Tone Make-up Remover) gently removes dirt, excess oil, makeup and other impurities from your skin as it balances pH levels and promotes a more youthful complexion.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-betaine, lauramidopropyl betaine, polysorbate 20, sodium cocoyl isethionate) 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: coco-betaine
Anti-blemishAllantoinNot delivered
“Sebacic acid prevents breakouts and hyaluronic acid delivers skin-brightening hydration without a greasy residue.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Lactic acid, AllantoinWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: lactic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Geranium maculatum extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Coco-betaine~7.9–9.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineSodium cocoyl isethionate~5.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateLauramidopropyl betaine~4.3–5.2%
Lactic acid~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateLactobacillus ferment~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentPopulus tremuloides bark extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPseudoalteromonas exopolysaccharides~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidArginine/lysine polypeptide~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Arginine/lysine polypeptideSodium cocoyl hydrolyzed amaranth protein~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sebacic acid~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia oleifera leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics
More about Camellia oleifera leaf extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractHamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractAllantoin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinMagnesium ascorbyl phosphate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateGeranium maculatum extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains an essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Geranium maculatum extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCitrus limon peel extract~0.15–0.3%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.15–0.25%
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractGardenia taitensis flower extract~0.1–0.2%
Polysorbate 20~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Coco-betaine, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Lactic acid, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus ferment, Populus tremuloides bark extract, Propanediol, Pseudoalteromonas exopolysaccharides, Citric acid, Arginine/lysine polypeptide, Sodium cocoyl hydrolyzed amaranth protein, Sebacic acid, Unknown, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Allantoin, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Geranium maculatum extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Citrus limon peel extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Gardenia taitensis flower extract, Polysorbate 20, Limonene
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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.
| HydroPeptideCleansing Gel - Cleanse Tone Makeup RemoverYOUR PRODUCT | NiveaLactic Acid Micellar Wash Gel | Victoria Beckham BeautyDaily Lactic Acid Gel Cleanser Nettoyant | OlivalAmino Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 42% | 41% |
| Price | $51.00 | — | $76.00+$25.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 10 | 1 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Benzophenone-4 | Glycerin | Betaine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
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