Kuan Yuan Lian Luffa Moisturizing Facial Cleanser
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate + 9 moreCan be harsh
“Light and moisturizing formula that gently cleanses the skin of impurities.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~10–12%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~5.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateStearic acid~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidLauric acid~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidGlycerin~2–2.4%
- 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 GlycerinMyristic acid~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidPotassium hydroxide~1.4–1.7%
Cocamide mea~1.1–1.4%
Glyceryl stearate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateGlycol distearate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateLuffa cylindrica fruit extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might be somewhat helpful in neutrlizing free radicals
More about Luffa cylindrica fruit extractAllantoin~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizatePanthenol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTaraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractTocopherol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolLecithin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCoco-glucoside~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideGlyceryl oleate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolParfum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolCitric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.25%
Methylparaben~0.1–0.15%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateAscorbyl palmitate~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateIngredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Stearic acid, Lauric acid, Glycerin, Myristic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Cocamide mea, Glyceryl stearate, Glycol distearate, Luffa cylindrica fruit extract, Allantoin, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract, Unknown, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Butylene glycol, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylparaben, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Ascorbyl palmitate
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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.
| Kuan Yuan LianLuffa Moisturizing Facial CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | UriageXemose Gentle Cleansing Syndet Gel | L'Oréal ParisDaily Foaming Gel Cleanser | CliniqueAll About Clean™ Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 32% | 31% |
| Price | — | — | $4.99 | $9.20 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 16 | 6 of 16 | 5 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Ns | Salicylic Acid | Sodium Hyaluronate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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