L'Oréal Paris Hydra Energetic Extreme Cleanser Infused With Charcoal
Works for
CleansingMyristic acid, Stearic acid + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Hydra Energetic Extreme Cleanser Infused With Charcoal”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl stearate se, 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.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid ~0.05–0.2%, below the ~0.5% it needsUnder-dosed
“Unclogs pores.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Limonene, Linalool + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinMyristic acid~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidStearic acid~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPalmitic acid~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidPotassium hydroxide~1.7–2.5%
Lauric acid~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidButylene glycol~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSorbitol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolGlyceryl stearate se~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate sePeg-8~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Ascorbyl glucoside~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideCharcoal powder~0.5–1.2%
Ci 77499~0.3–0.75%
Iron oxides~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCitric acid~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLimonene~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.6%
Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractMentha piperita leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Moringa pterygosperma seed extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Moringa pterygosperma seed extractPolyglycerin-10~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-10 myristate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-10 stearate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 stearatePolyquaternium-4~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salicylic acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidTetrasodium edta~0.01–0.05%
Parfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Myristic acid, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Lauric acid, Butylene glycol, Sorbitol, Glyceryl stearate se, Peg-8, Ascorbyl glucoside, Charcoal powder, Ci 77499, Iron oxides, Citric acid, Limonene, Linalool, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Methylisothiazolinone, Moringa pterygosperma seed extract, Polyglycerin-10, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Polyquaternium-4, Salicylic acid, Tetrasodium edta, Parfum
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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.
| L'Oréal ParisHydra Energetic Extreme Cleanser Infused With CharcoalYOUR PRODUCT | skintificDamask Rose Brightening Whipped Cream Cleanser | Formal BeeFor Men Total Solution Foam Cleanser | White FormulaCPAQUA Moist Cleanser With Hyaluronic Acid | |
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| Match | — | 44% | 44% | 44% |
| Price | $6.99 | — | $15.40+$8.41 | $14.90+$7.91 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 6 of 7 | 6 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Centella Asiatica Extract | Urea |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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.
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- 3The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Methylisothiazolinone contact allergy: a reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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