Oribe Cleansing Crème For Moisture and Control

Oribe Cleansing Crème For Moisture and Control

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Cleansing Crème For Moisture and Control”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ceteareth-20, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, stearamidopropyl dimethylamine) 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.

Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~5–6.1%
Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~3.7–4.5%
Stearamidopropyl dimethylamineEffect: High~1.9–2.3%
Ceteareth-20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties~0.35–0.6%
Polysorbate 60Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.25–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 30 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.3–1.6%est.
Citrus limon peel extractA very irritating fragrant ingredientHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Mentha aquatica leaf extract—High~0.3–0.5%est.
Cynara scolymus leaf extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Citrus limon fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
MethylisothiazolinoneA preservative. Is a frequent allergenHigh~0.00075–0.0015%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Stearamidopropyl dimethylamine—Medium~1.9–2.3%est.
CaffeineMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyesMedium~0.8–1.15%est.
Citrullus lanatus fruit extractA plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compoundMedium~0.35–0.65%est.
Pisum sativum extractMight be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lackingMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Jojoba estersAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier functionMedium~0.3–0.5%est.
Moringa oleifera seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acidMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Camellia oleifera seed oilAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finishMedium~0.3–0.5%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Ceteareth-20Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient propertiesMedium~0.35–0.6%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Phytic acidAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmeticsMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Lactic acidAn 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)Medium~0.2–0.4%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%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
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.2–0.4%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~5–6.1%est.
Ceteareth-20Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties2/5~0.35–0.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cetearyl alcohol~5–6.1%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Cetyl alcohol~3.7–4.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Behentrimonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Isododecane~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

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Stearamidopropyl dimethylamine~1.9–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycerin~1.7–2.1%
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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Parfum~1.3–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate~1.1–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Caffeine~0.8–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
De-puffingAnti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

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Panthenol~0.6–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Litchi chinensis pericarp extract~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Leontopodium alpinum extract~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Citrullus lanatus fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound

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Pisum sativum extract~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin tone

Might be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lacking

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Styrax benzoin resin extract~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · high
Citrus limon peel extract~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A very irritating fragrant ingredient

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Mentha aquatica leaf extract~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · high
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hydrolyzed vegetable protein pg-propyl silanetriol~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Oryza sativa seed protein~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Cynara scolymus leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be irritating

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Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture

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Polysorbate 60~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Menthone glycerin acetal~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Jojoba esters~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

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Cocos nucifera oil~0.2–0.4%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Moringa oleifera seed oil~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid

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Prunus insititia seed oil~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Camellia oleifera seed oil~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish

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Citrus limon fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Moringa pterygosperma seed extract~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hydrolyzed keratin~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Keratin~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Keratin
Cystine bis-pg-propyl silanetriol~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Oryza sativa extract~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Saccharomyces lysate~0.25–0.4%
Formula
Ceteareth-20~0.35–0.6%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties

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Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Quaternium-95~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Quaternium-95
Hydrolyzed rice protein~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Hydrolyzed corn protein~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Hydrolyzed yeast protein~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Vicia faba seed extract~0.25–0.4%
Formula
Propanediol~0.25–0.5%
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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Bht~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Butylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
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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Glutamic acid~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Glycine~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function

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Threonine~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

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Valine~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to increase stability of product formulations

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Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Phytic acid~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics

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Lactic acid~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneMoisturizingExfoliationAnti-aging

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 acid
Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Chlorphenesin~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sorbic acid~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Limonene~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

More about Limonene
Ingredient list view

Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Behentrimonium chloride, Isododecane, Stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, Glycerin, Parfum, Hydrogenated ethylhexyl olivate, Caffeine, Panthenol, Litchi chinensis pericarp extract, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Pisum sativum extract, Styrax benzoin resin extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Mentha aquatica leaf extract, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein pg-propyl silanetriol, Oryza sativa seed protein, Cynara scolymus leaf extract, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Polysorbate 60, Menthone glycerin acetal, Jojoba esters, Cocos nucifera oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Prunus insititia seed oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Citrus limon fruit extract, Moringa pterygosperma seed extract, Benzyl alcohol, Benzoic acid, Hydrolyzed keratin, Keratin, Cystine bis-pg-propyl silanetriol, Oryza sativa extract, Saccharomyces lysate, Ceteareth-20, Disodium edta, Quaternium-95, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Hydrolyzed corn protein, Hydrolyzed yeast protein, Vicia faba seed extract, Propanediol, Bht, Butylene glycol, Glutamic acid, Glycine, Threonine, Valine, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Hydrogenated olive oil unsaponifiables, Phytic acid, Lactic acid, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sorbic acid, Methylisothiazolinone, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene

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