Mary Kay Hydrating Cleanser

Mary Kay Hydrating Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glyceryl isostearate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Hydrating 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 (cocamidopropyl betaine, glyceryl isostearate, glyceryl stearate, triethanolamine) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~0.8–1.2%
Glyceryl isostearateEffect: High~0.8–1.25%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.5–1.2%
TriethanolamineEffect: HighUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell~0.1–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 4 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~0.8–1.2%est.
Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
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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Prunus mume extract~3.4–5.1%
Formula
Helianthus annuus seed oil~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Cetearyl ethylhexanoate~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Butylene glycol~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Prunus mume extract~1.2–1.9%
Formula
Dicaprylyl carbonate~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

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Glyceryl isostearate~0.8–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glyceryl stearate~0.5–1.2%
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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Peg-8~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Triethanolamine~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Prunus mume extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Butylene glycol, Prunus mume extract, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glyceryl isostearate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-8, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

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Shared key ingredients—3 of 63 of 63 of 6
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