Lancôme Absolue Precious Cells Cleansing Oil-in-Gel
Works for
CleansingSucrose laurate, Sucrose palmitate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Absolue Precious Cells Cleansing Oil-in-Gel”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, sodium methyl stearoyl taurate, sucrose laurate, sucrose palmitate) 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.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acidWorks 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: salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol, Limonene + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ethylhexyl palmitate~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateWater~12–17%
Glycerin~4.7–7%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHydrogenated starch hydrolysate~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysatePropanediol~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSucrose laurate~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sucrose laurateSucrose palmitate~1.3–2%
Tocopherol~1–1.5%
- 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 TocopherolAlcohol~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about AlcoholSodium methyl stearoyl taurate~1–1.5%
Sodium hydroxide~0.45–1%
Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A sugar-derived compound that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be able to stimulate synthesis of skin's own moisturizing factors, but solid research is lacking. It could be irritating
More about Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriolPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateSalicylic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidLimonene~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.7%
Panthenol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPropylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCaramel~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilRosa centifolia flower extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractCitronellol~0.05–0.25%
Parfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Propanediol, Sucrose laurate, Sucrose palmitate, Tocopherol, Alcohol, Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate, Sodium hydroxide, Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Salicylic acid, Limonene, Linalool, Panthenol, Propylene glycol, Caramel, Rosa damascena flower oil, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Citronellol, Parfum
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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.
| LancômeAbsolue Precious Cells Cleansing Oil-in-GelYOUR PRODUCT | Colleen Rothschild BeautyPurifying Cleanser | Armani BeautyCrema Nera Relieving Oil-In-Gel Cleanser | MixaAnti-Imperfection Comfort Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 85% | 84% |
| Price | — | — | $95.00 | $7.25 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 6 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Isopropyl Myristate | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysatesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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