marie veronique Gentle Gel Cleanser

marie veronique Gentle Gel Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Xanthan gum, Sucrose cocoate + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Gentle Gel Cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, sucrose cocoate, xanthan gum) 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

Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~1.1–1.6%
Sucrose cocoateEffect: High~0.85–1.3%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.55–1.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
13 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.55–1.25%est.
Cymbopogon martini oilAromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritantHigh~0.35–0.75%est.
Pelargonium graveolens oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower oilA fragrant plant oil, can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Camellia oleifera seed oilAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finishMedium~2.5–3.8%est.
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determineMedium~1.7–2.6%est.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Sodium salicylateThe salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic productsMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Ganoderma lucidum extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~22–34%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-blemishEvens skin tone

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

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Lavandula angustifolia flower water~4.3–6.5%
Irritant · high
Glycerin~4–6%
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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Water~3.3–4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Camellia oleifera seed oil~2.5–3.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish

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Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~1.7–2.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine

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Xanthan gum~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Populus tremuloides bark extract~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Sucrose cocoate~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Decyl glucoside~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessEvens skin toneAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Cymbopogon martini oil~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

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Sodium salicylate~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-aging

The salt of salicylic acid. Helps exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can also work to preserve cosmetic products

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Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Lavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating

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Beta-glucan~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Ganoderma lucidum extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Galactooligosaccharides~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Geraniol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citronellol
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Ingredient list view

Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Glycerin, Water, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Xanthan gum, Populus tremuloides bark extract, Sucrose cocoate, Decyl glucoside, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Cymbopogon martini oil, Sodium salicylate, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Beta-glucan, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Galactooligosaccharides, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool

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Shared key ingredients—4 of 84 of 84 of 8
Key difference—Salicylic AcidCoco-BetaineLactobacillus
Irritancy High Medium Low Low
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