MEDIHEAL Collagen Glow Firming Cleanser

MEDIHEAL Collagen Glow Firming Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Glyceryl stearate
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl stearate, potassium cocoyl glycinate) 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.

Potassium cocoyl glycinateEffect: High~2–3.1%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.3–1.9%
Exfoliation
Side benefit · Capryloyl salicylic acid, Papain + 1 more
Works well

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.

Capryloyl salicylic acidKey activeEffect: High~0.3–0.75%
PapainEffect: LowAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating~0.2–0.75%
GluconolactoneUnder-dosedA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals~0.2–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Gardenia florida fruit extract
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Capryloyl salicylic acid—High~0.3–0.75%est.
PapainAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Gardenia florida fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating.High~0.05–0.1%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~2.7–4%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.85–1.3%est.
GluconolactoneA polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicalsMedium~0.2–0.8%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.65%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~4–6.1%
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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Hydrogenated palm acid~3.7–5.5%
Formula
Potassium hydroxide~2.7–4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Potassium cocoyl glycinate~2–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

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Sodium hyaluronate~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Glyceryl stearate~1.3–1.9%
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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Polyquaternium-7~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium polyacrylate~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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Sodium phytate~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Dextrin~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Capryloyl salicylic acid~0.3–0.75%
Key activeIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
ExfoliationAnti-blemishEvens skin tone
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Gluconolactone~0.2–0.8%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
ExfoliationMoisturizingAnti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationAnti-blemish

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

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Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Papain~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Exfoliation

An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating

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Butylene glycol~0.2–0.7%
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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1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hydrolyzed extensin~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Acetyl hexapeptide-8~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Ascorbic acid polypeptide~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A type of peptide. Might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Acetyl octapeptide-3~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Acetyl tetrapeptide-2~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Acetyl tetrapeptide-3~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Acetyl tetrapeptide-5~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Acetyl tetrapeptide-9~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Carnosine~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage

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Copper tripeptide-1~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

A naturally occurring peptide. One of the most studied peptides in dermatology. It is sometimes abbreviated GHK-Cu. Belongs to the class of carrier peptides. It stimulates both synthesis and breakdown of collagen in skin. It is released in skin wounds and inflammation to support healing. It accelerates wound-healing of the skin and can stimulate hair growth. There are preliminary studies that confirm that copper tripeptide can help support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles and decrease inflammation in skin.

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Nonapeptide-1~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Palmitoyl tripeptide-5~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Parfum~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Gardenia florida fruit extract~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating.

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated palm acid, Potassium hydroxide, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Glyceryl stearate, Polyquaternium-7, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium polyacrylate, Sodium phytate, Dextrin, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Gluconolactone, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Papain, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrolyzed extensin, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Ascorbic acid polypeptide, Acetyl octapeptide-3, Acetyl tetrapeptide-2, Acetyl tetrapeptide-3, Acetyl tetrapeptide-5, Acetyl tetrapeptide-9, Carnosine, Copper tripeptide-1, Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Gardenia florida fruit extract

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