Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Pump Rose & Lavender
Works for
CleansingCetearyl alcohol, Cera alba + 2 moreCleanses gently
“A nourishing cleanser that deeply purifies the skin, leaving it feeling smooth and refined.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cera alba, cetearyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, sorbitan stearate) 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
“Designed for use with the pure cotton cloth, the cleanser works to gently exfoliate to reveal skin’s natural radiance.”
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?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Humulus lupulus extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.2–7.5%
- 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 triglycerideTheobroma cacao seed butter~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterCetearyl alcohol~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCetyl esters~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften upper layer of the skin and can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl estersCera alba~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaGlycerin~2–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 60~1.7–2%
Sorbitan stearate~1.3–1.6%
Humulus lupulus extract~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hops extract. Can contain common irritants and allergens geraniol, limonene, linalool
More about Humulus lupulus extractLavandula angustifolia oil~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractAnthemis nobilis flower extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractRosa damascena flower extract~0.55–0.85%
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilPhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPanthenol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolBenzoic acid~0.25–0.45%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%
Parfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.25%
Linalool~0.1–0.2%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl esters, Cera alba, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan stearate, Humulus lupulus extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Rosa damascena flower extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Benzoic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Dehydroacetic acid, Linalool, Sodium hydroxide, 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.
| Liz EarleCleanse & Polish Pump Rose & LavenderYOUR PRODUCT | ELEMISPro-Radiance Cream Cleanser | Fenty SkinCookies N Clean Whipped Clay Intensive Pore + Blackhead Face Scrub | NaturiumMulti-Calm Cream Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 40% | 39% |
| Price | — | — | $27.00 | $15.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Beeswax | Salicylic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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