Josie Maran Argan Apothecary Daily Response Calming Cleanser
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Plant-derived salicylic acid and prickly pear enzyme gently exfoliate; Australian tea tree oil helps quell irritation; and calming sea buckthorn extract helps balance oily skin.”
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: salicylic acid.
CleansingSodium cocoamphoacetate, Lauryl glucoside + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Argan Apothecary Daily Response Calming Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (disodium cocoyl glutamate, lauryl glucoside, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer, sorbitan sesquicaprylate) 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.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium cocoamphoacetate~11–13%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetateGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinLauryl glucoside~3.9–4.7%
Disodium cocoyl glutamate~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoyl glutamateCitric acid~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Used as a cleansing agent
More about Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymerSodium chloride~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSorbitan sesquicaprylate~1.1–1.4%
Argania spinosa kernel oil~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilHydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract~0.9–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can help attract water the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extractMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilHippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractSalicylic acid~0.3–0.6%
- 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 acidEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateSodium levulinate~0.15–0.25%
Linalool~0.1–0.15%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateIngredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Glycerin, Lauryl glucoside, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Citric acid, Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer, Sodium chloride, Sorbitan sesquicaprylate, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Hydrolyzed opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Salicylic acid, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium levulinate, Linalool, Potassium sorbate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate
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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.
| Josie MaranArgan Apothecary Daily Response Calming CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | KORRESPomegranate Pore Refining Cleansing Gel | One Love OrganicsBotanical A Facial Cleanser | Peter Thomas RothIrish Moor Mud Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 90% | 90% | 89% |
| Price | — | $26.24 | $42.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Lactic Acid | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Abundance of active ingredients in sea-buckthorn oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 6A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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