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Lancôme Crme Radiance Gentle Cleansing Creamy-Foam Cleanser
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Lancôme Crme Radiance Gentle Cleansing Creamy-Foam Cleanser

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Myristic acid, Stearic acid + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Crme Radiance Gentle Cleansing Creamy-Foam Cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, glyceryl stearate se, glycol distearate, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid) 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: coco-glucoside

Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~3.1–4.6%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~2.7–4.1%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~1.7–2.5%
Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~1.4–2%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~1.2–1.8%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~1–1.6%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.9–1.35%
Anti-blemish
Lauric acid
Not delivered
What the product description says
“This cleanser penetrates deep into the pores without over-drying to gently remove makeup—even the waterproof kind—and to dissolve impurities and purify the skin.”
Source: Sephora

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Lauric acidEffect: LowHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~1.2–1.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Parfum, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~1–1.6%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
P-anisic acidHelps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract—High~0.3–0.7%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Rosa damascena extractOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.High~0.05–0.15%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~3.1–4.6%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~2.2–3.3%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.9–1.35%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 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
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~3.1–4.6%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~1.2–1.8%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~1.4–2%est.

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Ingredients

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Glycerin~22–33%
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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Water~12–18%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Myristic acid~3.1–4.6%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Stearic acid~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Potassium hydroxide~2.2–3.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Palmitic acid~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Glyceryl stearate se~1.4–2%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Lauric acid~1.2–1.8%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAnti-blemishAntibacterial

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Coco-glucoside~1–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Glycol distearate~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Parfum~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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P-anisic acid~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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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Peg-14m~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Nelumbo nucifera flower extract~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation
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Limonene~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Linalool~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Propylene glycol~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Disodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Rosa damascena extract~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.

More about Rosa damascena extract
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Cryptomeria japonica bud extract~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Glycerin, Water, Myristic acid, Stearic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Palmitic acid, Glyceryl stearate se, Lauric acid, Coco-glucoside, Glycol distearate, Parfum, P-anisic acid, Tocopherol, Peg-14m, Nelumbo nucifera flower extract, Limonene, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol, Propylene glycol, Disodium edta, Rosa damascena extract, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Cryptomeria japonica bud extract

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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
    The fatty acid profile of the skin surface lipid layer in papulopustular rosaceancbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Responseresearchgate.net
  4. 4
    Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
  5. 5
    Sodium anisateecha.europa.eu
  6. 6
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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