HydroPeptide Purifying Cleanser - Pure, Clear & Clean
Works for
CleansingSodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Sodium cocoyl isethionate + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Pure, Clear & Clean”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, peg-150 distearate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, 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
ExfoliationSalicylic acid, Mandelic acidWorks well
“Pure, Clear & Clean eliminates impurities, encourages fast correction of imperfections and tackles the signs of aging with a blend of exfoliating salicylic and mandelic acids and a unique pore-cleansing peptide.”
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: mandelic acid, salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Mandelic acid + 2 moreWorks well
“Pure, Clear & Clean”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: mandelic acid
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Menthyl lactate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate~10–12%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateSodium cocoyl isethionate~5.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateKaolin~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinGlycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-150 distearate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearateDecyl glucoside~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideChondrus crispus~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispusCarrageenan~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.95–1.15%
- 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 extractSalicylic acid~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidCitric acid~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidMenthyl lactate~0.55–0.85%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.5–0.75%
- 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 filtrateCitrus grandis peel oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilXanthan gum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCellulose gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumBentonite~0.35–0.65%
Mandelic acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps shed the upper layer of dead cells from the surface of the skin revealing smoother, brighter skin. It can help to reduce hyperpigmentation. It has anti-bacterial properties, and might help to reduce blemishes, as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is considered to be gentler than glycolic acid
More about Mandelic acidDisodium edta~0.25–0.4%
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolYeast polysaccharides~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa bran extract~0.15–0.3%
Honey extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractBoswellia serrata extract~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oligopeptide-10~0.1–0.2%
- 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 Oligopeptide-10Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Kaolin, Glycerin, Peg-150 distearate, Decyl glucoside, Chondrus crispus, Carrageenan, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Salicylic acid, Citric acid, Menthyl lactate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Citrus grandis peel oil, Xanthan gum, Cellulose gum, Bentonite, Mandelic acid, Disodium edta, Butylene glycol, Yeast polysaccharides, Oryza sativa bran extract, Honey extract, Boswellia serrata extract, Oligopeptide-10, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate
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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.
| HydroPeptidePurifying Cleanser - Pure, Clear & CleanYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeAcne Control Cleanser | YEOUTHVitamin C Facial Cleanser Day/Night Cream | Face factsCeramide Blemish Foaming Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 84% | 84% | 83% |
| Price | — | $13.59 | $41.90 | $7.82 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 3 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Low | 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
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