Juice Beauty STEM CELLULAR 2-in-1 Cleanser

Juice Beauty STEM CELLULAR 2-in-1 Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Decyl glucoside, Sodium cocoyl glycinate + 7 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“A gentle and conditioning formula that deeply cleanses, removes makeup and helps tone to leave skin hydrated and feeling soft and supple.”
Source: Sephora Hong Kong

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl stearate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyglyceryl-5 oleate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl glycinate, 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

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~2.4–3.6%
Sodium cocoyl glycinateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.7–2.6%
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~1.4–2.1%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.8–1.25%
Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation~0.35–0.8%
Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.2–0.8%
Glyceryl caprylateEffect: HighAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.15–0.7%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.15–0.55%
Polyglyceryl-5 oleateEffect: High~0.15–0.65%
Exfoliation
Not advertised by the brand · Gluconolactone
Works well

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: gluconolactone.

GluconolactoneKey activeEffect: HighA 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~1.2–1.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 strong irritants: Citrus limon juice, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 4 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus limon juice—High~22–34%est.
Pyrus malus juiceApple juice. Might help attract water to the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~4.2–6.3%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~2.4–3.6%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.55–1.3%est.
Citrus paradisi fruit extract—High~0.5–1.2%est.
Citrus limon leaf cell extract—High~0.4–0.9%est.
Ascorbic acidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Litsea cubeba fruit oilAn essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragranceHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Cinnamomum camphora wood oil—High~0.05–0.2%est.
Vitis vinifera juice—Medium~4.1–6.1%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~2.8–4.3%est.
Sodium cocoyl glycinateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.7–2.6%est.
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~1.4–2.1%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~1.2–1.8%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.8%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Algae extractPlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet3/5~0.55–1.35%est.

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Ingredients

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Citrus limon juice~22–34%
Irritant · high
Pyrus malus juice~4.2–6.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Apple juice. Might help attract water to the skin. Can be irritating

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Vitis vinifera juice~4.1–6.1%
Irritant · medium
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~2.8–4.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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

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Decyl glucoside~2.4–3.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Glycerin~1.9–2.8%
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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Sodium cocoyl glycinate~1.7–2.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Gluconolactone~1.2–1.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingEvens skin toneExfoliationAnti-blemishAnti-oxidation

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

More about Gluconolactone
Vitis vinifera seed oil~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

More about Vitis vinifera seed oil
Xanthan gum~0.8–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.55–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity

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Citrus paradisi fruit extract~0.5–1.2%
Irritant · high
Algae extract~0.55–1.35%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

More about Algae extract
Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract~0.45–1%
Formula
Vitis vinifera fruit cell extract~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Citrus limon leaf cell extract~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Ascorbic acid~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

More about Ascorbic acid
Tocopherol~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Sodium phytate~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Polyglyceryl-5 oleate~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Polyglyceryl-5 oleate
Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

More about Sodium cocoyl glutamate
Glyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

More about Glyceryl caprylate
Isomalt~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Isomalt
Glyceryl stearate~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

More about Glyceryl stearate
Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance

More about Litsea cubeba fruit oil
Cinnamomum camphora wood oil~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Ingredient list view

Citrus limon juice, Pyrus malus juice, Vitis vinifera juice, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Gluconolactone, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Xanthan gum, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Algae extract, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Vitis vinifera fruit cell extract, Citrus limon leaf cell extract, Ascorbic acid, Tocopherol, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Sodium phytate, Polyglyceryl-5 oleate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Glyceryl caprylate, Isomalt, Glyceryl stearate, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Cinnamomum camphora wood oil

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