Noxzema

Noxzema Classic Clean Original Deep Cleansing Cream

Name: Noxzema - Classic Clean Original Deep Cleansing Cream
Brand: Noxzema

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh·

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Works for

Cleansing

Stearic acid

Can be harsh

What the product description says

“Classic Clean Original Deep Cleansing Cream”

Source: Target

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~7.8–11.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 strong irritants: Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~2–3%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.5–2.2%est.

Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~1.4–2.1%est.

Camphor—High~0.95–1.4%est.

PhenolA harsh exfoliant and preservative. It is banned from using in cosmetics in the EUHigh~0.5–1.2%est.

Menthol—High~0.15–0.55%est.

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~2.8–4.3%est.

Ammonium hydroxideHelps adjust the product pHMedium~0.55–1.3%est.

Calcium chlorideHelps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritatingMedium~0.05–0.3%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~2.8–4.3%est.

User reviews

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0% would100% wouldn't

SusieQue· Jun 2024Doesn't recommend
Very irritating and caused breakouts.
Stripping feel
Squeaky clean feeling
Makeup removal
Removes light makeup
Foam
No foam
Smell
Strong fragrance

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Stearic acid~7.8–11.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Linum usitatissimum seed oil~3.9–5.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Glycine soja oil~2.8–4.3%

Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~2–3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Parfum~1.5–2.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Propylene glycol~1.4–2.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Gelatin~1.1–1.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps create a thicker product consistency

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Camphor~0.95–1.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Ammonium hydroxide~0.55–1.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps adjust the product pH

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Phenol~0.5–1.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Exfoliation

A harsh exfoliant and preservative. It is banned from using in cosmetics in the EU

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Calcium hydroxide~0.35–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Menthol~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Sodium bicarbonate~0.3–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps regulate the product pH

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Calcium chloride~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating

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Magnesium sulfate~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Potassium chloride~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ingredient list view

Water, Stearic acid, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Glycine soja oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Parfum, Propylene glycol, Gelatin, Camphor, Ammonium hydroxide, Phenol, Calcium hydroxide, Menthol, Sodium bicarbonate, Calcium chloride, Magnesium sulfate, Potassium chloride

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Match	—	36%	36%	36%
Price	$138.99	—	$22.04−$116.95	$11.77−$127.22
Shared key ingredients	—	2 of 2	1 of 2	1 of 2
Key difference	—	Oleic Acid	Beta-Glucan	Glycerin
Irritancy	High	Medium	Medium	Medium
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	Contains drying alcohol
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