Lancôme Gel Pure Focus Purifying Cleanser

Name: Lancôme - Gel Pure Focus Purifying Cleanser
Brand: Lancôme

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WORKS FOR

Cleansing
Exfoliation

KEY INGREDIENTS

capryloyl salicylic acid
bisabolol
capryloyl glycine
jojoba esters
sarcosine
silica
tocopherol
zinc gluconate
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

HIGH

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"Gel Pure Focus Purifying Cleanser"

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WIMJ summary

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (capryloyl glycine, decyl glucoside, lauryl phosphate, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate) 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: decyl glucoside

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
capryloyl glycine	HIGH
decyl glucoside	HIGH
lauryl phosphate	HIGH

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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: capryloyl salicylic acid.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
capryloyl salicylic acid	HIGH
zinc gluconate	LOW

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
decyl glucoside
alcohol denat.
peg-8

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
decyl glucoside Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating	8.3% - 10.1%
alcohol denat. Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products	4.5% - 5.5%
silica Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin	3.3% - 4%
peg-8 Used to create a nice product consistency	2.4% - 2.9%
lauryl phosphate	1.9% - 2.4%
peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate	1.7% - 2%
ci 77289 A colorant adding a green color. Usually is not irritating	1.4% - 1.7%
chromium hydroxide green A dye	1.1% - 1.4%
tocopherol 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	0.9% - 1.1%
sodium benzoate A preservative	0.25% - 0.5%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.55% - 0.8%
ethylparaben A preservative	0.2% - 0.4%
jojoba esters An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function	0.5% - 0.75%
solum diatomeae	0.55% - 0.85%
diatomaceous earth Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.6% - 0.9%
polyquaternium-7 Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish	0.45% - 0.65%
menthoxypropanediol Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating	0.3% - 0.6%
zinc gluconate Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin	0.3% - 0.5%
benzyl salicylate A fragrance. Is a likely irritant	0.25% - 0.45%
benzyl alcohol A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating	0.25% - 0.45%
cinnamomum zeylanicum bark extract	0.25% - 0.45%
pvp Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin	0.25% - 0.45%
capryloyl salicylic acid	0.25% - 0.4%
capryloyl glycine Helps oil and water mix together, preserve cosmetic products, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.3% - 0.6%
farnesol Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating	0.2% - 0.35%
sarcosine Helps to enhance the penetration of other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin	0.2% - 0.4%
bisabolol An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties	0.15% - 0.3%
potassium hydroxide Used to adjust the pH level of products	0.15% - 0.3%
methylparaben A preservative	0.1% - 0.2%
citronellol A fragrance. Can be irritating	0.1% - 0.2%
hexyl cinnamal A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant	0.1% - 0.15%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.05% - 0.1%
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