innisfree Apple Seed Cleansing Cream

innisfree Apple Seed Cleansing Cream

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“A mild deep cleansing cream gently removes makeup and impurities for dry skin complex.”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (c12-20 alkyl glucoside, carbomer, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl stearate, polysorbate 60) 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.

Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.75–1.1%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.7–1%
Polysorbate 60Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.55–0.8%
CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.45–0.65%
C12-20 alkyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.35–0.65%
Glyceryl caprylateEffect: HighAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.3–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.45–0.7%est.
Pyrus malus seed oilCan contain essential oil that can be irritating. Can help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~5.9–7.2%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~3.1–3.8%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.7–1.05%est.
Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.55–0.8%est.
C12-20 alkyl glucosideHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.65%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.4%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.25–0.4%est.
Pyrus malus fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~0.1–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
4 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~3.1–3.8%est.
Hydrogenated vegetable oilAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin2/5~1.2–1.5%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~0.7–1%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~0.1–0.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~5.9–7.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Octyldodecanol~4.4–5.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Isopropyl palmitate~3.1–3.8%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)~2.4–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Butylene glycol~2–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Dicaprylyl ether~1.7–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

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Dipropylene glycol~1.4–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Hydrogenated vegetable oil~1.2–1.5%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Glyceryl stearate~0.75–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Cetearyl alcohol~0.7–1%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Polysorbate 60~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Parfum~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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C14-22 alcohols~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations

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Carbomer~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Tromethamine~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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C12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Pyrus malus seed oil~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Can contain essential oil that can be irritating. Can help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.25–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Glucose~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Glycine soja oil~0.1–0.2%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

More about Glycine soja oil
Ingredient list view

Water, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Octyldodecanol, Isopropyl palmitate, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Butylene glycol, Dicaprylyl ether, Dipropylene glycol, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Parfum, C14-22 alcohols, Carbomer, Tromethamine, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Glyceryl caprylate, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pyrus malus seed oil, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Glucose, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil

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