Works for
CleansingCetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl olivate + 7 moreCleanses gently
“Our fragrance-free, nourishing cleanser melts away makeup and impurities without stripping the skin’s moisture barrier.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl olivate, decyl glucoside, glyceryl stearate, sodium lauroyl glutamate, sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, sorbitan olivate, 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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Rosa centifolia flower extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.6–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.2–5.1%
- 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 triglycerideCetearyl alcohol~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilUndaria pinnatifida extract~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractPropanediol~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCetearyl olivate~1.5–1.8%
Glyceryl stearate~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateDecyl glucoside~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideHamamelis virginiana water~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterSodium lauroyl oat amino acids~0.65–0.95%
Corylus avellana seed oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acacia farnesiana flower extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractRosa damascena flower extract~0.4–0.65%
Oryza sativa bran extract~0.4–0.6%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractHelianthus annuus extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus extractTocopherol~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 TocopherolBisabolol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololZingiber officinale root extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractChamomilla recutita extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita extractSaccharide isomerate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateSorbitan olivate~0.25–0.45%
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.2–0.4%
Sodium lauroyl glutamate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
More about Sodium lauroyl glutamate1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.35%
Stearic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidXanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium citrate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCitric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Benzoic acid~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Propanediol, Cetearyl olivate, Glyceryl stearate, Decyl glucoside, Hamamelis virginiana water, Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, Corylus avellana seed oil, Acacia farnesiana flower extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Rosa damascena flower extract, Oryza sativa bran extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Helianthus annuus extract, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Zingiber officinale root extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Saccharide isomerate, Sorbitan olivate, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, 1,2-hexanediol, Stearic acid, Xanthan gum, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Benzoic acid
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| Match | — | 41% | 39% | 38% |
| Price | $54.00 | — | $17.14−$36.86 | $13.38−$40.62 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 18 | 7 of 18 | 11 of 18 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Adenosine | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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