MEDIHEAL Madecassoside Moisture Calming Cleanser 120ml

MEDIHEAL Madecassoside Moisture Calming Cleanser 120ml

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Potassium cocoate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Buy Mediheal Madecassoside Moisture Calming Cleanser Australia , Korean Skincare Online”
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 (glyceryl stearate, potassium cocoate, 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%
Potassium cocoateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~1.7–2.5%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.4–2.1%
LecithinEffect: High, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.05–0.25%
Anti-blemish
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Effectively removes impurities from pores for clear, revitalized skin.”
Source: Lila Beauty

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil
Medium risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa damascena flower waterUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.15–0.55%est.
PapainAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~2.7–4%est.
Potassium cocoateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.7–2.5%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
Pyrus communis fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~0.6–1.4%est.
Juniperus virginiana oilCedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Cucumis melo fruit extractA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.3–0.75%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~0.35–0.8%est.
MadecassosideAn antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulationsMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
1,2-hexanediolA 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~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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Potassium cocoate~1.7–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Glyceryl stearate~1.4–2.1%
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-7~1.3–1.9%
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~1.1–1.6%
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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Pyrus communis fruit extract~0.6–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Juniperus virginiana oil~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Rosa damascena flower water~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating

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Sodium phytate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Cucumis melo fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Iris florentina root extract~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Hedera helix leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Pogostemon cablin oil~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Artemisia vulgaris oil~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Betaine~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.45%
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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Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Panthenol~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Papain~0.1–0.4%
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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Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.35%
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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Butylene glycol~0.1–0.3%
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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Madecassoside~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin tone

An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations

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Lecithin~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated palm acid, Potassium hydroxide, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Potassium cocoate, Glyceryl stearate, Polyquaternium-7, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Pyrus communis fruit extract, Juniperus virginiana oil, Rosa damascena flower water, Sodium phytate, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Iris florentina root extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Hedera helix leaf/stem extract, Pogostemon cablin oil, Sodium benzoate, Artemisia vulgaris oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Betaine, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Panthenol, Papain, Sodium hyaluronate, Butylene glycol, Madecassoside, Lecithin, 1,2-hexanediol

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MEDIHEAL Madecassoside Moisture Calming Cleanser 120ml
MEDIHEALMadecassoside Moisture Calming Cleanser 120ml

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