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CleansingSodium cocoyl glutamate, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate + 5 moreCleanses gently
“VITAMIN C COMPLEX CLEANSER”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sucrose stearate, 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: decyl glucoside
ExfoliationPapainNot delivered
“Our vitamin C complex cleanser is formulated with two forms of Vitamin C, phytic acid and fruit enzymes, including papain and bromelain, that gently exfoliate to instantly brighten skin.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, Carica papaya fruit extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium cocoyl glutamate~9.6–11.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinCitric acid~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateDecyl glucoside~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideXanthan gum~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGlucose~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucosePhytic acid~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics
More about Phytic acidBromelain~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Papain~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about PapainAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceSodium glycolate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ananas sativus fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractCarica papaya fruit extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mangifera indica fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin
More about Mangifera indica fruit extractAscorbic acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acid3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidLecithin~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinTocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHaematococcus pluvialis extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Green algae extract that might contain antioxidant astaxanthin
More about Haematococcus pluvialis extractSucrose stearate~0.3–0.55%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.2–0.4%
- 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 triglycerideSodium chloride~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Glycerin, Citric acid, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Decyl glucoside, Xanthan gum, Glucose, Phytic acid, Bromelain, Papain, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium glycolate, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Ascorbic acid, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Haematococcus pluvialis extract, Sucrose stearate, Sodium hyaluronate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
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| Match | — | 52% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | $19.00 | $15.94−$3.06 | $22.00+$3.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 15 | 3 of 15 | 5 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Salicylic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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