Laponie of Scandinavia Gentle Gel Cleanser
Works for
CleansingPolyglyceryl-4 laurate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylateCleanses gently
“Gentle Gel Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (polyglyceryl-4 laurate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate) 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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“The Gentle Gel Cleanser is a favourite among our customers with oily skin, acne and impurities, tackling inflammation while giving skin a truly deep cleanse without irritation or dryness.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Sodium anisateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.6–6.9%
- 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-4 laurate~3.2–4.9%
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate~2.4–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 caprylateCetyl hydroxyethylcellulose~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Cetyl hydroxyethylcelluloseBetaine~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineXylitol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolSodium levulinate~0.35–0.8%
Sodium anisate~0.1–0.35%
Citric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, Betaine, Xylitol, Sodium levulinate, Sodium anisate, Citric acid
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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.
| Laponie of ScandinaviaGentle Gel CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Spotles SKNJelly Cleanser | LANEIGEWater Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser | DieuxBaptism Gel Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 39% | 38% |
| Price | — | $8.90 | $14.00 | $34.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Panthenol | Decyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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