MD Complete by Dr. Brian Zelickson Restoring Cleanser Makeup Remover
Works for
CleansingSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Restoring Cleanser Makeup Remover”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropylamine oxide, di-ppg-2 myreth-10 adipate, glycol distearate, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate) 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, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Methylchloroisothiazolinone + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateAcrylates/aminoacrylates/c10-30 alkyl peg-20 itaconate copolymer~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocamidopropyl betaine~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineDi-ppg-2 myreth-10 adipate~1.6–2.4%
Cocamidopropylamine oxide~1.3–2%
Glycol distearate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateCitric acid~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidParfum~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.65%
Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.1–0.35%
- 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 juice powderPanthenol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.01–0.1%
- 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 extractIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Acrylates/aminoacrylates/c10-30 alkyl peg-20 itaconate copolymer, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Di-ppg-2 myreth-10 adipate, Cocamidopropylamine oxide, Glycol distearate, Citric acid, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Disodium edta, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Panthenol, Methylisothiazolinone, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract
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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.
| MD Complete by Dr. Brian ZelicksonRestoring Cleanser Makeup RemoverYOUR PRODUCT | Perricone MDNo Makeup Easy Rinse Makeup-Removing Cleanser | Pacifica BeautyGrapefruit Bubbles Gel to Foam Purifying Cleanser | PharmacerisN - Puri-Capilium Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | — | $21.47 | $14.00 | $13.27 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside | Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment | Betaine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4
- 5Methylisothiazolinone contact allergy: a reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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