Kose DECORTE Hydra Clarity Tone Up Gel Cleanser

Kose DECORTE Hydra Clarity Tone Up Gel Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Triethanolamine, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“DECORTE Hydra Clarity Tone Up Gel Cleanser”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (hydrogenated lecithin, ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-20, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, triethanolamine) 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: sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

TriethanolamineEffect: HighUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell~3–3.7%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~0.5–0.7%
Ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-20Effect: High~0.45–0.7%
Hydrogenated lecithinEffect: HighHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.~0.1–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract, Alcohol + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Eugenia caryophyllus flower extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.8–2.2%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agentHigh~0.5–0.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~3–3.7%est.
Ganoderma lucidum extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.65–1%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.4–0.65%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Ethyl oleateEthyl oleate is a long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of oleic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol. It derives from an oleic acid. In skincare, it is used to soften the upper layer of the skin, improve the product texture and smellMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
PhytosterolsLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier functionMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~6.6–8.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~4.3–5.3%
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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Triethanolamine~3–3.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Diglycerin~2.5–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sardine leaf extract
Not recognized
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~2.1–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

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Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract~1.8–2.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Tocopherol~1.4–1.7%
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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Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~1.2–1.5%
Formula
Prune decomposition product
Not recognized
Artemisia princeps leaf extract~0.9–1.1%
Formula
Ganoderma lucidum extract~0.65–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Saccharide isomerate~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Lactobacillus/pear juice ferment filtrate~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Dipropylene glycol~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Disodium edta~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-20~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Alcohol~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Ethyl oleate~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Ethyl oleate is a long-chain fatty acid ethyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of oleic acid with the hydroxy group of ethanol. It derives from an oleic acid. In skincare, it is used to soften the upper layer of the skin, improve the product texture and smell

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Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sodium citrate~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~0.5–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Phytosterols~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Diglycerin, Unknown, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract, Tocopherol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Unknown, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Saccharide isomerate, Lactobacillus/pear juice ferment filtrate, Dipropylene glycol, Disodium edta, Ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-20, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Alcohol, Ethyl oleate, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Phytosterols, Hydrogenated lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

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    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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