Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser
Works for
CleansingDecyl glucoside, Coco-glucoside + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Brightening Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, disodium coco-glucoside citrate, glyceryl oleate, 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: coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Strawberry Seed Oil, hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, and Tomato extracts exfoliate and nourish for hydrated, silky and luminous 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
1 of 1 community members would buy it again.
I loved the product but ultimately had to return it. It smells amazing, like fresh strawberry (I’m sensitive to smell and this is not headachy). It takes off makeup beautifully and spf - though I don’t own waterproof mascara so I can’t speak to that. It was great on my skin for about a week. Then I reacted to it. My face turned bright red, a little swollen maybe, and just generally looked I poured acid on my face. I removed other products to make sure it wasn’t one of them causing the irritation. It wasn’t. So sadly, it’s going back. I do have sensitive skin so this is probably perfect for many people.
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Decyl glucoside~8.7–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideDisodium coco-glucoside citrate~3.4–5.1%
Coco-glucoside~3.7–5.5%
- 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-glucosideGlyceryl oleate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateHydrolyzed wheat protein~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinXanthan gum~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumFragaria chiloensis seed oil~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lycopene~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin combating sun damage. Adds a red color to the product
More about LycopenePropanediol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolParfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.3%
Ingredient list view
Water, Decyl glucoside, Disodium coco-glucoside citrate, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Xanthan gum, Fragaria chiloensis seed oil, Lycopene, Propanediol, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate
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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.
| Indie LeeBrightening CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Goldfaden MDPure Start by Goldfaden Md | DIMEGentle Jelly Cleanser | Josie MaranPineapple Enzyme Exfoliating + Brightening Foaming Gel Cleanser with AHAs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 48% | 44% |
| Price | $11.00 | $29.81+$18.81 | $24.00+$13.00 | $31.00+$20.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 5 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | — | Glycerin | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Paula's choice Face WashHoliFrog Superior Omega Gel Wash
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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- 5Wheat in skin caremdedge.com
- 6Antioxidant activity of topically applied lycopeneonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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