Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Body Gentle Mitt Cleanser
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CleansingDecyl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Inspired by the UK’s No.1 cleanser* and complete with a gently exfoliating mitt, Liz Earle’s Cleanse & Polish™ Body works to cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate all over, leaving skin feeling soft, smooth and moisturised for 48 hours.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, glyceryl caprylate, sucrose stearate, xanthan gum) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Inspired by the UK’s No.1 cleanser* and complete with a gently exfoliating mitt, Liz Earle’s Cleanse & Polish™ Body works to cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate all over, leaving skin feeling soft, smooth and moisturised for 48 hours.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, LimoneneMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSodium cocoyl methyl isethionate~11–17%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~5.5–8.2%
Vitis vinifera seed oil~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilDecyl glucoside~3.6–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideCocamidopropyl betaine~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium chloride~2.4–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePrunus armeniaca kernel oil~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilOryza sativa bran oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilSesamum indicum seed oil~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderNigella sativa seed oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support the skin's barrier due to the high content of linoleic acid
More about Nigella sativa seed oilTocopherol~0.5–1.2%
- 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 TocopherolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.75%
Glycerin~0.3–0.75%
- 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 GlycerinLimonene~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSucrose stearate~0.3–0.7%
Citric acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGlyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateXanthan gum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumP-anisic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating
More about P-anisic acidSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sodium cocoyl methyl isethionate, Water, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Decyl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium chloride, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Nigella sativa seed oil, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Limonene, Sucrose stearate, Citric acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Xanthan gum, P-anisic acid, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
| Liz EarleCleanse & Polish Body Gentle Mitt CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | NaturiumThe Multi-Peptide Advanced Body Wash | Beauty of JoseonLow pH Rice Face and Body Cleansing Bar | Dr. CeuracleVegan Kombucha Coffee Bean Body Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 34% | 33% |
| Price | — | $13.23 | $8.11 | $27.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 13 | 3 of 13 | 3 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Ferulic Acid | Cocos Nucifera Oil | Betaine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
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