Works for
CleansingPolyglyceryl-3 diisostearateCan be harsh
“Rose Papaya Gel Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
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.
ExfoliationLactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractNot delivered
“It's also powered by a trio of fruit acids , papaya, mango and pomegranate , to encourage cell renewal, smooth uneven texture and reveal a brighter tone.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCoconut alkanes~5.9–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Coconut alkanesGlycerin~4.5–6.8%
- 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~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateLactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme-based exfoliant
More about Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractPolyglyceryl-10 myristate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolRose extract~1.4–2%
Squalene~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
More about SqualeneCarica papaya fruit extract~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mangifera indica fruit extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin
More about Mangifera indica fruit extractMimosa tenuiflora bark extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractSclerocarya birrea seed oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.35–0.85%
- 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
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateEclipta prostrata extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
More about Eclipta prostrata extractBeta-sitosterol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A phytosterol that can support skin's barrier function and help the skin stay hydrated
More about Beta-sitosterolMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractCitrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.2–0.75%
Citrus tangerina peel extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eugenia caryophyllus flower extractPrunus armeniaca fruit extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus armeniaca fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractMoringa oleifera seed oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.7%
- 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 extractCananga odorata flower extract~0.15–0.65%
Coffea arabica leaf/seed extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extractCucumis melo fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Cucumis melo fruit extractHyacinthus orientalis flower extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Impatiens balsamina flower extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Impatiens balsamina flower extractJasminum officinale flower/leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.6%
Rubus idaeus leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus leaf extractVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractPolyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideWater~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Coconut alkanes, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Tocopherol, Rose extract, Squalene, Carica papaya fruit extract, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Mimosa tenuiflora bark extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Eclipta prostrata extract, Beta-sitosterol, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Citrus tangerina peel extract, Eugenia caryophyllus flower extract, Prunus armeniaca fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Cananga odorata flower extract, Coffea arabica leaf/seed extract, Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Hyacinthus orientalis flower extract, Impatiens balsamina flower extract, Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Rubus idaeus leaf extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Water
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| MawenaRose Papaya Gel CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | GlossierMilky Jelly Cleansing Balm & Makeup Remover | RéViveMelting Cleanser / Makeup Removing Wash | PÜRMelt Away Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | — | $23.58 | $80.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil | Hexapeptide-9 | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 27 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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