Oce’ane Purifying Cleansing Gel

Oce’ane Purifying Cleansing Gel

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Carbomer, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Purifying Cleansing Gel”
Source: Océane

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, triethanolamine) 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.

CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.35–0.85%
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.35–0.75%
TriethanolamineEffect: HighUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell~0.35–0.85%
Exfoliation
Allantoin
Not delivered
What the product description says
“O Gel de Limpeza Esfoliante Facial limpa profundamente os poros e remove células mortas do rosto, ele esfolia suavemente e pode ser usado por todos os tipos de pele.”
Source: Océane

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

AllantoinEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Citrus limon fruit extract + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~1.7–2.6%est.
Citrus limon fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~1–1.6%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
Illicium verum fruit extractAnise fruit extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~4.2–6.4%est.
Acer saccharum extractA plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compoundsMedium~0.85–1.3%est.
Pyrus malus fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.75%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Peg-8~4.2–6.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Cellulose~3.8–5.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.

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Dipropylene glycol~2.6–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Glycerin~2.2–3.2%
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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Alcohol denat.~1.7–2.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Beta-glucan~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Sodium hyaluronate~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Citrus limon fruit extract~1–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Acer saccharum extract~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds

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Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Saccharum officinarum extract~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity

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Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Allantoin~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces irritationReduces rednessExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Carbomer~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Triethanolamine~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Illicium verum fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Anise fruit extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Propanediol~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Disodium edta~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Parfum~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Limonene~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Peg-8, Cellulose, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Beta-glucan, Sodium hyaluronate, Citrus limon fruit extract, Acer saccharum extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Allantoin, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Chlorphenesin, Illicium verum fruit extract, Propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool

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