Luzern Laboratories

Luzern Laboratories L'Essentials Pure Cleansing Crème

Name: Luzern Laboratories - L'Essentials Pure Cleansing Crème
Brand: Luzern Laboratories

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Cleansing

Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate + 6 more

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“L'Essentials Pure Cleansing Crème”

Source: Dermstore

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, cetyl alcohol, decyl glucoside, glyceryl stearate, polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate) 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

Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.1–3.1%

Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.7–2.6%

Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1.1–1.7%

Cetearyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture~0.5–1.15%

Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.45–1%

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.45–1%

CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.1–0.45%

LecithinEffect: High, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Hamamelis virginiana waterA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.2%est.

Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1%est.

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.

Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~3.6–5.4%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~2.8–4.2%est.

Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateHelps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulationsMedium~1.3–1.9%est.

Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~0.5–1.15%est.

Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.45–1%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.65%est.

Cucumis sativus fruit extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effectMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~0.15–0.5%est.

Caprylhydroxamic acidA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.3%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

2 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~3.6–5.4%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.1–3.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4–6.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Isopropyl palmitate~3.6–5.4%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.8–4.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Cetearyl alcohol~2.1–3.1%

Comedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Glyceryl stearate~1.7–2.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Propanediol~1.4–2.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~1.3–1.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations

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Cetyl alcohol~1.1–1.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Hamamelis virginiana water~0.5–1.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Cetearyl glucoside~0.5–1.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

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Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate~0.45–1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Decyl glucoside~0.45–1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Lecithin~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Marrubium vulgare extract~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect

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Methylpropanediol~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Carbomer~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Arginine~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl palmitate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Propanediol, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Cetyl alcohol, Hamamelis virginiana water, Cetearyl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, Decyl glucoside, Lecithin, Marrubium vulgare extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Methylpropanediol, Carbomer, Arginine, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Lavandula angustifolia oil

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Shared key ingredients	—	5 of 11	4 of 11	4 of 11
Key difference	—	Anhydroxylitol	Zea Mays Oil	Retinol
Irritancy	High	Medium	Medium	Medium
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
3
Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the yearmdedge.com

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