Macrene Actives High Performance Cleansing Treatment
Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Stearic acid + 6 moreCan be harsh
“High Performance Cleansing Treatment”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people decyl glucoside.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Mentha viridis leaf extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium cocoyl isethionate~9.4–11.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateStearic acid~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPotassium cocoyl glycinate~3.1–3.7%
Potassium cocoate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Potassium cocoateGlycerin~2–2.4%
- 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 GlycerinCoco-caprylate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateSorbitan stearate~1.4–1.7%
Hydroxypropyl starch~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPunica granatum extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
More about Punica granatum extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.65–0.95%
- 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 extractMentha viridis leaf extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractSaccharide isomerate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateNiacinamide~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamidePanthenol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolBiotin~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinSodium phytate~0.3–0.6%
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.3–0.55%
Decyl glucoside~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideLauryl glucoside~0.3–0.55%
Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateGlyceryl caprylate~0.2–0.35%
- 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 caprylateMentha viridis extract~0.15–0.3%
Mentha piperita extract~0.15–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Stearic acid, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Potassium cocoate, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate, Sorbitan stearate, Unknown, Hydroxypropyl starch, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Punica granatum extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Mentha viridis leaf extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Saccharide isomerate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Biotin, Sodium phytate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Decyl glucoside, Lauryl glucoside, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Glyceryl caprylate, Mentha viridis extract, Mentha piperita extract, Unknown
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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.
| Macrene ActivesHigh Performance Cleansing TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | I'm fromRice Whip Facial Cleanser | OlayUltra Moisture Bath Bars 2 bars, each | skintificDamask Rose Brightening Whipped Cream Cleanser | |
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| Match | — | 83% | 83% | 81% |
| Price | — | $10.25 | $2.65 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 14 | 4 of 14 | 4 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Beta-Glucan |
| Irritancy | High | Low | 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.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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