Works for
CleansingDecyl glucoside, Ceteareth-20 + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Clean Zyme Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, ceteareth-20, cetearyl alcohol, decyl glucoside, hexylene glycol) 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: decyl glucoside
Anti-blemishAloe barbadensis leaf juiceNot delivered
“Helps reduce follicular retention to aid in clearing acne”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Jan Marini Clean Zyme Cleanser is a supplemental home care exfoliation product that has the ability to digest dead skin cells without harming sensitive or irritated skin tissues.”
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?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Alcohol, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol~6.1–9.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholButylene glycol~2.8–4.2%
- 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 glycolMel~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceCitrus aurantium dulcis flower extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Decyl glucoside~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideParfum~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCarica papaya fruit extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractAcer saccharum extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractSaccharum officinarum extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractTocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSorbitol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolCetearyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCeteareth-20~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Carbomer~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Caprylyl glycol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.01–0.1%
Hexylene glycol~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolLimonene~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.01–0.05%
Citral~0.05–0.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChlorophyllin-copper complex~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol, Butylene glycol, Mel, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract, Decyl glucoside, Parfum, Carica papaya fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Acer saccharum extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Sorbitol, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorophyllin-copper complex
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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.
| Jan MariniClean Zyme CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | YEOUTHVitamin C Facial Cleanser Day/Night Cream | CliniqueAll-in-One Cleansing Micellar Milk + Makeup Remover | AlmayBiodegradable Clear Complexion Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 34% | 33% |
| Price | $63.00 | $41.90−$21.10 | $28.76−$34.24 | $5.62−$57.38 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Panthenol | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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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- 6Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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