Hylunia Facial Cleansing Gel

Hylunia Facial Cleansing Gel

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Lysolecithin + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Facial Cleansing Gel”
Source: Hylunia Skincare

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, lysolecithin, 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: cocamidopropyl betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~8.3–12.4%
LysolecithinEffect: HighLecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin~2–3.1%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~1.4–2%
Anti-blemish
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Cleanses deeply to minimize blackhead formation and protects the skin against microbial proliferation.”
Source: Hylunia Skincare

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~8.3–12.4%est.
PullulanCreates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effectHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Pelargonium graveolens oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA 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 skinHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Thymus vulgaris oil—High~0.05–0.2%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.9–1.3%est.
Caprylhydroxamic acidA preservativeMedium~0.5–1.2%est.
MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.3–12.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Sodium olivoyl glutamate~4.6–6.9%
Formula
Hyaluronic acid~2.8–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation

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Lysolecithin~2–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sclerotium gum~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Xanthan gum~1.4–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Citric acid~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.9–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Methylpropanediol~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Pullulan~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

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

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Thymus vulgaris oil~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Cupressus sempervirens oil~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium olivoyl glutamate, Hyaluronic acid, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Methylpropanediol, Pullulan, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Thymus vulgaris oil, Cupressus sempervirens oil

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