Matrescence Skincare Rose Glow Purifying Cleanser

Matrescence Skincare Rose Glow Purifying Cleanser

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Decyl glucoside, Sodium cocoyl isethionate + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Rose Glow Purifying Cleanser”
Source: Matrescence

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-betaine, decyl glucoside, sodium cocoyl isethionate) 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: coco-betaine, decyl glucoside

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~8.9–10.8%
Sodium cocoyl isethionateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~5.2–6.3%
Coco-betaineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic~4.3–5.3%
Anti-blemish
Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Cleanses and unclogs pores to clear hormonal breakouts without stripping skin.”
Source: Matrescence

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: LowCan 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~0.5–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 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~8.9–10.8%est.
Coco-betaineHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenicHigh~4.3–5.3%est.
Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.5–1.8%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~1.3–1.5%est.
Echinacea purpurea extractPlant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Ascorbic acidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Arctium lappa root extractPlant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~5.2–6.3%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.7–1.05%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.75–1.1%est.
Pyrus malus fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~0.4–0.65%est.
Plantago lanceolata leaf extractA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Decyl glucoside~8.9–10.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~5.2–6.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Coco-betaine~4.3–5.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic

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Lauryl lactate~2.4–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Caramel~1.9–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Citrus paradisi peel oil~1.5–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~1.3–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.75–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Tropolone~0.6–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-blemish

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 extract
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Echinacea purpurea extract~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating

More about Echinacea purpurea extract
Ascorbic acid~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Evens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

More about Ascorbic acid
Urtica dioica extract~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Plantago lanceolata leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties

More about Plantago lanceolata leaf extract
Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf extract~0.1–0.25%
Irritant · high
Arctium lappa root extract~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating

More about Arctium lappa root extract
Ingredient list view

Water, Decyl glucoside, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Coco-betaine, Lauryl lactate, Caramel, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Dehydroacetic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Tropolone, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Echinacea purpurea extract, Ascorbic acid, Urtica dioica extract, Plantago lanceolata leaf extract, Hamamelis virginiana bark/leaf extract, Arctium lappa root extract

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