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Ingredients Face Cleanser
Ingredients

Ingredients Face Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Coco-glucoside, Xanthan gum
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Face Cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, 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

Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~4.2–6.3%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~1.2–1.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil
Medium risk
We flagged 5 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus aurantium amara flower waterA citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~23–35%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~4.2–6.3%est.
Citrus aurantium amara flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
Selaginella lepidophylla extractA plant extract that might be able to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and have some antioxidant effect, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingMedium~5–7.5%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.45–1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Citrus aurantium amara flower water~23–35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Lactobacillus ferment~8.9–13.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationReduces irritation

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

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Selaginella lepidophylla extract~5–7.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

A plant extract that might be able to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, soften it and have some antioxidant effect, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

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Coco-glucoside~4.2–6.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Water~2.3–3.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Xanthan gum~1.2–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Populus tremuloides bark extract~0.95–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.45–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Lactobacillus ferment, Selaginella lepidophylla extract, Coco-glucoside, Water, Xanthan gum, Populus tremuloides bark extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    The effect of probiotics on immune regulation, acne, and photoagingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face studyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
  4. 4
    Natural products from resurrection plants: Potential for medical applicationssciencedirect.com
  5. 5
    In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Responseresearchgate.net
  6. 6
    Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
Ingredients Face Cleanser
IngredientsFace Cleanser
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