MGC Derma CBD Active Hydrophilic Make Up Remover

MGC Derma CBD Active Hydrophilic Make Up Remover

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Decyl glucoside
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Leave skin refreshed and purified with MGC Derma CBD Active Hydrophilic Make Up Remover, a lightweight and nourishing cleanser that sweeps away even the stubbornest lipstick and mascara.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people decyl glucoside.

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.

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~4.6–6.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Alcohol, Carica papaya fruit extract
Medium risk
We flagged 10 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~4.6–6.8%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~2–3%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1%est.
Punica granatum fruit extractA fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant propertiesHigh~0.45–1.1%est.
Carica papaya fruit extract—High~0.35–0.85%est.
Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabisCBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier functionMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~1.3–2%est.
Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.01–0.1%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.01–0.1%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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Sodium hyaluronate~6.9–10.4%
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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Decyl glucoside~4.6–6.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Panthenol~2.7–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

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

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Alcohol~2–3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-oxidation

CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.3–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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

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

A preservative

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Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

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

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Punica granatum fruit extract~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties

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Carica papaya fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Coffea arabica leaf/seed extract~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Cinnamon (cinnamomum zeylanicum) extract
Not recognized
Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Argania spinosa kernel extract~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Olea europaea fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Hydrolyzed rice protein~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Citric acid~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium benzoate~0.01–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium hyaluronate, Decyl glucoside, Panthenol, Alcohol, Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sorbic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Coffea arabica leaf/seed extract, Unknown, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Argania spinosa kernel extract, Olea europaea fruit extract, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate

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