Image skincare Iluma Intense Brightening Cleanser
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CleansingSodium cocoyl glycinate, Coco-glucoside + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Iluma Intense Brightening Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, hydrogenated castor oil, sodium cocoyl glycinate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) 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, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
ExfoliationMicrocrystalline cellulose, Salix nigra bark extractNot delivered
“It sweeps away impurities and exfoliates in one step to help visibly brighten and refine the skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium cocoyl glycinate~8.3–10.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glycinateGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinCellulose~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CellulosePropanediol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAcrylates/palmeth-25 acrylate copolymer~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coco-glucoside~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosidePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolButylene glycol~1.2–1.4%
- 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 glycolCocamidopropyl betaine~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineXylitol~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolKaolin~0.95–1.2%
- 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 KaolinCocos nucifera fruit powder~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa bran water~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be somewhat helpful for attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa bran waterTitanium dioxide~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tapioca starch~0.45–0.7%
Mucor miehei extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateLimonene~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Microcrystalline cellulose~0.35–0.6%
Citronellol~0.25–0.5%
Polyquaternium-7~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Decyl glucoside~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideHydrogenated castor oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilIron oxides~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77492~0.3–0.55%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSodium citrate~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateGeraniol~0.25–0.5%
Linalool~0.25–0.5%
Silica~0.45–0.65%
Ultramarines~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77007~0.25–0.5%
Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Tetrasodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractSalix nigra bark extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractAlgin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractPaeonia albiflora flower extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panax ginseng root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractDisodium edta~0.1–0.2%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Glycerin, Cellulose, Propanediol, Acrylates/palmeth-25 acrylate copolymer, Coco-glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene glycol, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Xylitol, Kaolin, Cocos nucifera fruit powder, Oryza sativa bran water, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Tapioca starch, Mucor miehei extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Limonene, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Microcrystalline cellulose, Citronellol, Polyquaternium-7, Decyl glucoside, Hydrogenated castor oil, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sodium citrate, Geraniol, Linalool, Silica, Ultramarines, Ci 77007, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Tetrasodium edta, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Salix nigra bark extract, Algin, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Paeonia albiflora flower extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Disodium edta, Sodium metabisulfite, Sodium hydroxide
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Image skincareIluma Intense Brightening CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | MEDIHEALRose PDRN Derma Cream Pack Cleanser | The INKEY List CASalicylic Acid Cleanser | skintificCeramide Low pH Cleanser Facial Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | — | $17.22 | $11.93 | $11.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 13 | 4 of 13 | 3 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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