Macrene Actives High Performance Face Cleanser for Clear Skin with Niacinamide
Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Potassium cocoyl glycinate + 6 moreCan be harsh
“High Performance Face Cleanser for Clear Skin with Niacinamide”
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.
Anti-blemishNiacinamide ~0.45–0.65%, below the ~1% it needsUnder-dosed
“What it is A cleanser with 20+ plant surfactants, antioxidants, and hydrators that gently exfoliates, maintains skin's p H, targets blemishes, and visibly balances skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Mentha viridis leaf extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract + 3 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~9.6–11.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionatePotassium cocoyl glycinate~4–4.9%
Stearic acid~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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/caprate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateSorbitan stearate~1.6–1.9%
Potassium cocoate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Potassium cocoateSodium hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~1.4–1.7%
- 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 juice extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe 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 extractOlea europaea leaf extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractMentha viridis leaf extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mentha piperita leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- 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~0.45–0.65%
- 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~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolBiotin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinSodium phytate~0.25–0.45%
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.2–0.4%
Decyl glucoside~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideLauryl glucoside~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.1–0.2%
- 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~0.15–0.25%
- 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~0.1–0.2%
Mentha piperita extract~0.1–0.2%
Alcohol~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholIngredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Stearic acid, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Sorbitan stearate, Potassium cocoate, Sodium hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Punica granatum juice extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Olea europaea 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, Alcohol
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 13 | 4 of 13 | 4 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Beta-Glucan | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 3Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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