Joanna Vargas Vitamin C Face Wash

Joanna Vargas Vitamin C Face Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Decyl glucoside, Sodium lauroyl lactylate + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“a stimulating cleanser designed to gently remove impurities from the skin”
Source: SpaceNK

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, polysorbate 80, sodium lauroyl lactylate) 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

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~8–11.9%
Sodium lauroyl lactylateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~3.7–5.5%
Polysorbate 80Effect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~2–3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Citrus grandis peel oil + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~8–11.9%est.
Hamamelis virginiana extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~2.8–4.2%est.
Citrus grandis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~1.1–1.6%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.9–1.35%est.
Citrus nobilis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~0.55–1.25%est.
Sodium lauroyl lactylateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3.7–5.5%est.
GalactoarabinanHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
GluconolactoneA 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 radicalsMedium~0.2–0.7%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Decyl glucoside~8–11.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Sodium lauroyl lactylate~3.7–5.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Hamamelis virginiana extract~2.8–4.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Polysorbate 80~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Cellulose gum~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Lycium barbarum (goji) juice
Not recognized
Euterpe oleracea juice~1.3–2%
Formula
Citrus grandis peel oil~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Galactoarabinan~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Gluconolactone~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingEvens skin toneExfoliationAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

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

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Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Mica~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Iron oxides~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Ingredient list view

Water, Decyl glucoside, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Polysorbate 80, Cellulose gum, Unknown, Euterpe oleracea juice, Citrus grandis peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Galactoarabinan, Gluconolactone, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides

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Joanna Vargas Vitamin C Face Wash
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