Jeffree Star Cosmetics Strawberry Water Clarifying Cleanser
Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acid, Salix alba bark extract + 1 moreWorks well
“White Willow Bark & Niacinamide help to reduce redness & rebalance the skin tone, while Snow Mushroom and Glycolic & Lactic Acids softly exfoliate & penetrate the skin with powerful hydration.”
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: glycolic acid.
CleansingPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Poloxamer 184 + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Strawberry Water Clarifying Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, hexylene glycol, isohexadecane, lauryl glucoside, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, poloxamer 184, polysorbate 80, 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: decyl glucoside
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Niacinamide, Glycolic acid + 2 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycolic acid
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy19 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~5.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoatePoloxamer 184~3.9–4.8%
Propanediol~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolIsohexadecane~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneIsopropyl myristate~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateAcrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create gel-like textures
More about Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymerNiacinamide~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideDecyl glucoside~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideGlycerin~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPyrus malus fruit extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractAmmonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl tauratePolysorbate 80~0.55–0.8%
Maltodextrin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCaprylyl glycol~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolLauryl glucoside~0.6–0.85%
Fragaria vesca fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Fragaria vesca fruit extractAminomethyl propanol~0.4–0.65%
Betaine~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.6%
Hexylene glycol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolGlycolic acid~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidSalix alba bark extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractLactic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidCitric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium magnesium silicate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractEclipta prostrata extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
More about Eclipta prostrata extractPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extractAnanas sativus fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractXanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSutilains~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Moringa oleifera seed oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilLipase~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme that breaks down and helps remove oil (sebum or other oils). It could damage the skin barrier in the same way that surfactants do
More about LipaseSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateIngredient list view
Water, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Poloxamer 184, Propanediol, Isohexadecane, Isopropyl myristate, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Niacinamide, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Polysorbate 80, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl glycol, Lauryl glucoside, Fragaria vesca fruit extract, Aminomethyl propanol, Betaine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Glycolic acid, Salix alba bark extract, Lactic acid, Citric acid, Sodium magnesium silicate, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Eclipta prostrata extract, Potassium sorbate, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Xanthan gum, Sutilains, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Lipase, Sodium 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.
| Jeffree Star CosmeticsStrawberry Water Clarifying CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | Community Sixty-SixDetoxifying AHA/BHA Gel Cleanser | FilorgaAge-Purify Clean | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 75% | 73% |
| Price | — | — | $15.82 | $29.45 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 17 | 4 of 17 | 6 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid | Azelaic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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