Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Define Cleansing Gel
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, hexylene glycol, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, potassium cocoate, potassium cocoyl glycinate, sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, sodium cocoyl glycinate) 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
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
Helps dissolve other ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin and might be helpful against hyperpigmentation
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps dissolve other ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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.
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Potential irritants
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains a number of volatile compounds and could be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
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.
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
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
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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.
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin and might be helpful against hyperpigmentation
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains a number of volatile compounds and could be irritating
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Potassium cocoate, Acrylates copolymer, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium chloride, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, Parfum, Sodium hydroxide, Hexylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Caramel, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic acid, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Aspartic acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Xylitylglucoside, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Valine, Threonine, Proline, Anhydroxylitol, Isoleucine, Histidine, Xylitol, Methionine, Cysteine, Camellia sinensis extract, Citrus grandis extract, Glucose, Sodium hyaluronate, Houttuynia cordata extract, Phenoxyethanol, Chaenomeles sinensis fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Perilla ocymoides leaf extract, Acorus calamus root extract
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