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numbuzin No. 2 Deep Clean Fresh Cream Cleanser
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numbuzin No. 2 Deep Clean Fresh Cream Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Myristic acid, Stearic acid + 7 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“No. 2 Deep Clean Fresh Cream Cleanser”
Source: Lila Beauty

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (arachidic acid, coco-glucoside, glyceryl stearate se, lauric acid, myristic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, sodium cocoyl isethionate, stearic acid) 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: coco-glucoside

Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~7.2–10.8%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~2.5–3.7%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~1.4–2%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~1.1–1.7%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~0.85–1.25%
Arachidic acidEffect: High~0.45–1%
Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~0.45–1%
Sodium cocoyl isethionateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~0.3–0.75%
Oleic acidEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness~0.1–0.5%

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
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~0.85–1.25%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~7.2–10.8%est.
Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~3.5–5.2%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~2–2.9%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~1.4–2%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~0.3–0.75%est.
Oleic acidHelps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin drynessMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.01–0.05%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 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
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~7.2–10.8%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~1.4–2%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~0.45–1%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Myristic acid~7.2–10.8%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Peg-8~3.5–5.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Stearic acid~2.5–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Potassium hydroxide~2–2.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Glycerin~1.6–2.4%
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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Lauric acid~1.4–2%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAnti-blemishAntibacterial

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Palmitic acid~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Quillaza skin extract
Not recognized
Butylene glycol~0.85–1.3%
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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Coco-glucoside~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Glyceryl stearate se~0.45–1%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Polyquaternium-7~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Arachidic acid~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Sodium phytate~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Oleic acid~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. At the same time, it can weaken the skin's barrier enhancing penetration of other ingredients and increasing the risk of skin dryness

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1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sodium benzoate~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Parfum~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Myristic acid, Peg-8, Stearic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Glycerin, Lauric acid, Palmitic acid, Unknown, Butylene glycol, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl stearate se, Polyquaternium-7, Arachidic acid, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium phytate, Oleic acid, 1,2-hexanediol, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Parfum

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    The fatty acid profile of the skin surface lipid layer in papulopustular rosaceancbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Responseresearchgate.net
  4. 4
    Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
  5. 5
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
  6. 6
    Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
numbuzin No. 2 Deep Clean Fresh Cream Cleanser
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