NassifMD Dermaceuticals Men's CLEANSER with Dr. Nassif's A.S.E. Complex

NassifMD Dermaceuticals Men's CLEANSER with Dr. Nassif's A.S.E. Complex

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Lauryl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“A deep cleanser that works overtime to remove dirt, oil and debris while hydrating the skin.”
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 (cocamidopropyl betaine, lauryl glucoside, ppg-2 hydroxyethyl coco/isostearamide) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine

Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~8–9.8%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~5.2–6.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
11 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Cinnamomum cassia leaf oil + 9 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 22 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~5.2–6.4%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Cinnamomum cassia leaf oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oilAn essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizingHigh~0.2–0.35%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~0.2–0.35%est.
Zingiber officinale root oilAn essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivityHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Santalum album oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.25%est.
Cinnamal—High~0.1–0.2%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~8–9.8%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~1.4–1.7%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~1.1–1.3%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.5–0.8%est.
Zinc gluconateTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skinMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Copper gluconateTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missingMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Lauryl glucoside~8–9.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.2–6.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Sodium lauryl sarcosinate
Not recognized
Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl coco/isostearamide~3.1–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Cellulose gum~2.4–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Sodium chloride~1.9–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Glycerin~1.7–2%
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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Tetrasodium edta~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Sodium levulinate~1.1–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Polyquaternium-39~0.95–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.5–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Panthenol~0.45–0.7%
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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Magnesium aspartate~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and calm down inflammation in skin

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Zinc gluconate~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationExfoliationAnti-aging

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin

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Copper gluconate~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingExfoliationAnti-agingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemishEvens skin tone

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Juniperus mexicana oil~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Cinnamomum cassia leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing

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Cistus ladaniferus oil~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

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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Zingiber officinale root oil~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity

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Santalum album oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sorbic acid~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Silanetriol~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Saccharide isomerate~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Butylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
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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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Cinnamal~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Geraniol~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Eugenol~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Lauryl glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Unknown, Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl coco/isostearamide, Cellulose gum, Sodium chloride, Glycerin, Tetrasodium edta, Sodium levulinate, Polyquaternium-39, Sodium benzoate, Disodium edta, Panthenol, Magnesium aspartate, Zinc gluconate, Copper gluconate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Juniperus mexicana oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Cinnamomum cassia leaf oil, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Cistus ladaniferus oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Santalum album oil, Citric acid, Sorbic acid, Potassium sorbate, Hyaluronic acid, Silanetriol, Saccharide isomerate, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl benzoate, Cinnamal, Geraniol, Eugenol, Linalool

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