Natura Siberica Polar White Birch Pore-refining Face Cleanser
Works for
CleansingSodium coco-sulfate, Coco-glucoside + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Polar White Birch Pore-refining Face Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, sodium coco-sulfate) 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, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate
Anti-blemishNiacinamideMay help
“This highly-effective pore-refining face cleanser will help to remove excess oil and impurities, whilst gently soothing and minimising acne inflammation, leaving your skin PH balanced and hydrated.”
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains niacinamide.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Mentha arvensis leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium coco-sulfate~10–13%
Coco-glucoside~6.2–7.6%
- 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-glucosideCocamidopropyl betaine~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium chloride~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideNiacinamide~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideBetula alba bark water~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactic acid~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidBetula alba leaf extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha arvensis leaf extract~0.9–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha arvensis leaf extractSaponaria officinalis root extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rhodiola rosea root extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractSaccharide isomerate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomeratePanthenol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolGlyceryl oleate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateCitric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 42051~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium coco-sulfate, Coco-glucoside, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium chloride, Niacinamide, Betula alba bark water, Lactic acid, Betula alba leaf extract, Mentha arvensis leaf extract, Saponaria officinalis root extract, Rhodiola rosea root extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Saccharide isomerate, Panthenol, Glyceryl oleate, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Ci 42051
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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.
| Natura SibericaPolar White Birch Pore-refining Face CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | ManufakturaCleansing and Makeup Removing Gel with Daisy | BielendaBEAUTY MOLECULES Molecular niacinamide face wash gel | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 79% | 78% | 77% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Urea | Betaine Salicylate | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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More alternatives: LACURA Foaming Gel CleanserMerci Handy Facial Cleansing Gel
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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- 5Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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