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Jowaé Oil-In-Gel Cleanser
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Jowaé Oil-In-Gel Cleanser

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Oil-In-Gel Cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

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.

Polyglyceryl-10 laurateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~3.4–5.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.5–2.2%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~23–34%est.
Polyglyceryl-10 laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3.4–5.1%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~2.8–4.3%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Glycerin~5.6–8.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Water~4.5–6.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~3.4–5.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.8–4.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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.

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Parfum~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Paeonia officinalis flower extract~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sempervivum tectorum extract~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Ingredient list view

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Water, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Parfum, Paeonia officinalis flower extract, Sempervivum tectorum extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid

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Shared key ingredients—3 of 42 of 42 of 4
Key difference—Hexapeptide-9PanthenolTyrosine
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Responseresearchgate.net
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