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 glucoside, sodium stearoyl glutamate) 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 alcohol 1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

cetearyl glucoside 0.85% - 1.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

sodium stearoyl glutamate 0.2% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps oil and water mix together

Anti-blemish

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Middlemist Seven Calm Gentle Cream Cleanser

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Exfoliation

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This luxurious and gentle cleanser makes skin feel like it’s had a holiday, not a chemical peel.

Source: Sephora AU

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.

lactic acid 0.15% - 0.7%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

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)

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lactobacillus ferment 2.1% - 3.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation, Reduces irritation

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

tocopherol 1% - 1.5%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

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

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rosa damascena flower oil 0.4% - 1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

pelargonium graveolens oil 0.35% - 0.8%

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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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cetearyl alcohol 1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.4% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

camellia oleifera seed oil 5.5% - 8.3%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish

ricinus communis seed oil 4% - 6%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Water, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Lactobacillus ferment, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopherol, Cetearyl glucoside, Beta-sitosterol, Rosa damascena flower oil, Squalene, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Sodium levulinate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Lactic acid, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Sodium anisate, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool

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Key ingredients	tocopherol butyrospermum parkii butter +9 more	Common: glycerin ricinus communis seed oil +2 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride carthamus tinctorius seed oil +7 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter glycerin +1 more Other: paraffinum liquidum caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more	Common: glycerin Other: benzophenone-4 caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: glycerin cetearyl alcohol +1 more Other: sesamum indicum seed oil rosa canina seed oil +4 more	Common: camellia oleifera seed oil cetearyl alcohol Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycine soja oil +5 more	Common: butyrospermum parkii butter camellia oleifera seed oil +6 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil rosa canina fruit oil +6 more	Common: camellia oleifera seed oil glycerin +3 more Other: cocos nucifera oil xanthan gum +1 more	Common: camellia oleifera seed oil glycerin +3 more Other: cocos nucifera oil xanthan gum +1 more	Common: glycerin sodium stearoyl glutamate +1 more Other: persea gratissima oil sodium hyaluronate +4 more	Common: glycerin cetearyl alcohol +1 more Other: panthenol camellia sinensis leaf extract +9 more
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Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +14 more	parfum Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract Has skin benefit? +6 more	benzophenone-4 Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +4 more	calendula officinalis flower oil Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +10 more	citronellol Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +22 more	citral Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +14 more	citral Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +13 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower extract Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? camellia oleifera seed oil Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? butyrospermum parkii butter Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? prunus amygdalus dulcis oil Has skin benefit? +21 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? camellia oleifera seed oil Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? camellia oleifera seed oil Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl ether Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +29 more

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