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Kose Dr. Phil Cosmetics X-Barrier Treatment Washing Cream
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Kose Dr. Phil Cosmetics X-Barrier Treatment Washing Cream

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Hydrogenated lecithin, Isohexadecane + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Dr. Phil Cosmetics X-Barrier Treatment Washing Cream”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cholesterol, hydrogenated lecithin, isohexadecane, isostearic acid, polysorbate 80, sorbitan oleate) 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.

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.~1.3–2%
IsohexadecaneEffect: HighImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~0.15–0.6%
Isostearic acidEffect: HighUsed to create a nice product texture~0.15–0.6%
CholesterolEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally found in skin~0.1–0.35%
CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.05–0.2%
Polysorbate 80Effect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.05–0.25%
Sorbitan oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.05–0.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Alcohol
Medium risk
We flagged 4 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
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~2.7–4%est.
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~2–3%est.
PvpHelps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skinMedium~0.2–0.8%est.
Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.05–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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
AlginUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.1–0.45%est.
Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix together2/5~0.05–0.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Butylene glycol~5.7–8.5%
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~3.3–4.9%
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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Alcohol~2.7–4%
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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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Dimethicone~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Hydrogenated lecithin~1.3–2%
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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Phytosteryl macadamiate~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Peg-400~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Acetyl hydroxyproline~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino-acid that can support ceramides production in skin and reduce water-loss

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Aphanothece sacrum polysaccharides~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Tocopherol~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

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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Panthenol~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Pvp~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin

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Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Glycerylamidoethyl methacrylate/stearyl methacrylate copolymer~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Algin~0.1–0.45%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Isostearic acid~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a nice product texture

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Isohexadecane~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

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Sorbitan oleate~0.05–0.3%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Carbomer~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Cholesterol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingCleansing

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

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Polysorbate 80~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated lecithin, Phytosteryl macadamiate, Peg-400, Acetyl hydroxyproline, Aphanothece sacrum polysaccharides, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Pvp, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Glycerylamidoethyl methacrylate/stearyl methacrylate copolymer, Algin, Isostearic acid, Isohexadecane, Sorbitan oleate, Carbomer, Cholesterol, Polysorbate 80, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol

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Product summary

"Kose - Dr. Phil Cosmetics X-Barrier Treatment Washing Cream" is effective for: Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (panthenol 0.35% - 0.75%, acetyl hydroxyproline 0.55% - 1.30% and glycerin 3.30% - 4.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

Price

The product retails for 48.70$ in the United States.

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
  3. 3
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
  4. 4
    Safety Assessment of Phytosterols as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  5. 5
    Topical effects of N-acetyl-L-hydroxyproline on ceramide synthesis and alleviation of pruritusncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Kose Dr. Phil Cosmetics X-Barrier Treatment Washing Cream
KoseDr. Phil Cosmetics X-Barrier Treatment Washing Cream
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