Nannette De Gaspé Essence Noir Cleanser
Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Coco-glucoside + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Essence Noir Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, coco-glucoside, peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, stearic acid, stearyl alcohol, xanthan gum) 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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Mentha piperita oilMedium 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~45–55%
Sodium cocoyl isethionate~10–13%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateAcrylates copolymer~5–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerKaolin~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinCoco-glucoside~2.5–3%
- 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-glucosideStearic acid~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCetearyl alcohol~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPropanediol~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolXylitylglucoside~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideHematite extract~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearyl alcohol~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholPanthenol~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTerminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractAvena sativa kernel extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractRubus occidentalis seed oil~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ribes nigrum seed oil~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilNigella sativa seed extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed pearl~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cycnoches cooperi extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Charcoal powder~0.5–0.75%
Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
More about Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentCitric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acid1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.55%
Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearateXylitol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolGlycerin~0.3–0.6%
- 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 GlycerinParfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAnhydroxylitol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.15–0.3%
Mentha piperita oil~0.1–0.2%
Glucose~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucosePotassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Sorbic acid~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Acrylates copolymer, Kaolin, Coco-glucoside, Stearic acid, Cetearyl alcohol, Propanediol, Xylitylglucoside, Hematite extract, Stearyl alcohol, Panthenol, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Rubus occidentalis seed oil, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Nigella sativa seed extract, Hydrolyzed pearl, Cycnoches cooperi extract, Charcoal powder, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Citric acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, Xylitol, Glycerin, Parfum, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Xanthan gum, Anhydroxylitol, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Mentha piperita oil, Glucose, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Sorbic acid
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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.
| Nannette De GaspéEssence Noir CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Kate SomervilleDeliKate™ Soothing Cleanser | BiodermaAtoderm Shower Gel | DoréLa Micellaire | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 50% | 44% | 42% |
| Price | $95.00 | $13.50−$81.50 | $7.56−$87.44 | $28.00−$67.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 16 | 4 of 16 | 3 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Ap | Niacinamide | Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | 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 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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