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CleansingPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-10 isostearate + 1 moreCan be harsh
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sorbitan sesquioleate.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Anti-blemishCapryloyl salicylic acid, Oenothera biennis oil + 2 moreNot delivered
“Helps clear out pores, excess sebum, and impurities as it removes stubborn makeup, sunscreen, and dirt.”
This product contains ingredients (capryloyl salicylic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Capryloyl salicylic acid, Salicylic acid + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Sorbitan sesquioleate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~5.5–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideEthylhexyl palmitate~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitatePeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateSynthetic wax~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxPeg-10 isostearate~2.3–3.4%
Sorbitan sesquioleate~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateChromium oxide greens~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCi 77499~1–1.5%
Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilMelia azadirachta seed oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function due to the high linoleic acid content
More about Melia azadirachta seed oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–1%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedOenothera biennis oil~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- 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 oilArtemisia princeps leaf water~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~0.35–0.8%
Butylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
- 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 glycolPhytosterols~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsPanthenol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolMelaleuca alternifolia extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citric acid~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSalicylic acid~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidBha~0.3–0.7%
Artemisia vulgaris oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gluconolactone~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneArtemisia princeps leaf extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.6%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateIngredient list view
Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Synthetic wax, Peg-10 isostearate, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Chromium oxide greens, Caprylyl glycol, Ci 77499, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Melia azadirachta seed oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Oenothera biennis oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Artemisia princeps leaf water, Water, Butylene glycol, Phytosterols, Panthenol, Melaleuca alternifolia extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Citric acid, Salicylic acid, Bha, Artemisia vulgaris oil, Gluconolactone, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate
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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.
| ISNTREEMugwort Calming Deep Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Colleen Rothschild BeautyPurifying Cleanser | Shu UemuraPorefinist² Sakura Refreshing Cleansing Oil Renewal | OdaciteBlue Aura | Turmeric + Holy Basil • Cleansing Water | |
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| Match | — | 57% | 56% | 53% |
| Price | — | $100.93 | $33.55 | $9.52 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 18 | 4 of 18 | 3 of 18 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Isopropyl Myristate | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 31 studies and safety reviews.
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