NassifMD Dermaceuticals Dawn to Dusk Exfoliating Cleanser

NassifMD Dermaceuticals Dawn to Dusk Exfoliating Cleanser

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Lauramidopropyl betaine + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Dawn to Dusk Exfoliating Cleanser”
Source: Nassif MD

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (disodium cocoamphodiacetate, lauramidopropyl betaine, polysorbate 80, 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.

Disodium cocoamphodiacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~7.8–11.8%
Lauramidopropyl betaineEffect: High~4.9–7.4%
Polysorbate 80Effect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.95–1.4%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.15–0.6%
Exfoliation
Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Allantoin
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Dawn to Dusk Exfoliating Cleanser”
Source: Nassif MD

This product might help exfoliate the skin with lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractEffect: LowAn enzyme-based exfoliant~0.1–0.45%
AllantoinEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.05–0.2%
Anti-blemish
Allantoin
Not delivered
What the product description says
“This essential dual-action, gel-to-foam formula gently lifts away makeup, oils, and dirt to prevent breakouts and enlarged pores while removing pollutants that can trigger long-term damage.”
Source: Nassif MD

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

AllantoinEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.05–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.7%est.
Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractAn enzyme-based exfoliantHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~7.8–11.8%est.
Lauramidopropyl betaine—Medium~4.9–7.4%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Jojoba estersAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier functionMedium~1.4–2.1%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.55–1.3%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Phytic acidAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmeticsMedium~0.05–0.3%est.
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determineMedium~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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Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~7.8–11.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Lauramidopropyl betaine~4.9–7.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycerin~2.7–4.1%
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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Phytelephas aequatorialis seed powder~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.6–2.4%
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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Jojoba esters~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Polysorbate 80~0.95–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Potassium hydroxide~0.55–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Panthenol~0.4–0.9%
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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Parfum~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
ExfoliationEvens skin tone

An enzyme-based exfoliant

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Phytic acid~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics

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Allantoin~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

More about Allantoin
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine

More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate
Ingredient list view

Water, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Phytelephas aequatorialis seed powder, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Jojoba esters, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 80, Potassium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Phytic acid, Allantoin, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate

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