Works for
ExfoliationCapryloyl salicylic acid, GluconolactoneWorks well
“The true magic lies in the carefully selected key ingredients, including Centella Asiatica Extract, Gluconolactone (LHA), and Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (PHA), which gently exfoliate and refine your skin's texture.”
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.
CleansingSodium cocoyl alaninate, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Master Gentle Recipe Foam Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, hexylene glycol, potassium cocoate, sodium cocoyl alaninate) 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: coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Sodium cocoyl alaninate~6.6–9.9%
Glycerin~3.5–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerPotassium cocoate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Potassium cocoateCoco-glucoside~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideDecyl glucoside~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSodium chloride~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePotassium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Houttuynia cordata powder~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.4–0.9%
Disodium edta~0.3–0.7%
Theobroma cacao seed extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Dextrin~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinHexylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCeramide np~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npMadecassoside~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about MadecassosideCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.15–0.55%
- 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 triglyceridePanthenol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Gluconolactone~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about GluconolactoneHyaluronic acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidCentella asiatica extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractIngredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl alaninate, Glycerin, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Potassium cocoate, Coco-glucoside, Decyl glucoside, Sodium chloride, Potassium benzoate, Houttuynia cordata powder, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium edta, Theobroma cacao seed extract, Dextrin, Hexylene glycol, Ceramide np, Madecassoside, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Panthenol, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Gluconolactone, Hyaluronic acid, Centella asiatica extract
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| mixsoonMaster Gentle Recipe Foam CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | the Torriden StoreBalanceful Cica Cleansing Gel | LeadersCalming Biotics Gel Cleanser | OngredientsSkin Barrier Moisture Deep Cleanser | |
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| Match | — | 53% | 44% | 43% |
| Price | — | $4.09 | $22.00 | $10.27 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 11 of 14 | 5 of 14 | 6 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassic Acid | Madecassic Acid | Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 34 studies and safety reviews.
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