Hylamide High Efficiency Face Cleaner

Hylamide High Efficiency Face Cleaner

Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“High Efficiency Face Cleaner”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~4.4–6.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 5 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~22–33%est.
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~4.4–6.6%est.
Crambe abyssinica seed oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.5–2.2%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~1.5–2.3%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~22–33%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~4.4–6.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Bisabolol~4.5–6.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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Oenocarpus bataua fruit oil~3.8–5.7%
Formula
Bertholletia excelsa seed oil~2.9–4.3%
Formula
Plukenetia volubilis seed oil~2.3–3.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid

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Crambe abyssinica seed oil~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Pongamia pinnata seed extract~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Oil
Not recognized
Squalane~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Ethylhexyl stearate~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Chlorphenesin~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Bisabolol, Oenocarpus bataua fruit oil, Bertholletia excelsa seed oil, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Pongamia pinnata seed extract, Unknown, Squalane, Ethylhexyl stearate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

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Shared key ingredients—1 of 52 of 52 of 5
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Irritancy Low Low Low Low
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

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    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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