Parnell Apple Vinegar Pore Deep Cleanser

Parnell Apple Vinegar Pore Deep Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Myristic acid, Stearic acid + 9 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Apple Vinegar Pore Deep Cleanser”
Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (arachidic acid, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, glyceryl stearate, hexylene glycol, lauric acid, myristic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, polyglyceryl-4 lauryl ether, sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, 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.

Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~3.9–5.9%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~3.8–5.8%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~2.1–3.1%
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinateEffect: High~1.4–2.2%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.2–1.8%
Polyglyceryl-4 lauryl etherEffect: High~0.5–1.2%
Arachidic acidEffect: High~0.4–1%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~0.4–0.95%
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~0.2–0.75%
Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~0.15–0.55%
Sodium cocoyl apple amino acidsEffect: High~0.15–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 21 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa damascena flower waterUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractPlant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smellHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Coptis japonica root extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant propertiesHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Carica papaya fruit extract—High~0.1–0.45%est.
Pyrus malus fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~26–39%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~3.9–5.9%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~2.1–3.1%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~1.6–2.3%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.55–1.25%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.4–1%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Pyrus communis fruit extractCan have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar contentMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Vitis vinifera fruit extractA plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seedsMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Prunus domestica fruit extractA plant extract. Might have some antioxidant propertiesMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Polygonum cuspidatum root extractA plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the productMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Cucumis melo fruit extractA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.15–0.6%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~0.2–0.75%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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 comedogenic3/5~3.9–5.9%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~2.1–3.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Pyrus malus fruit extract~26–39%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Glycerin~5.5–8.2%
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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Myristic acid~3.9–5.9%
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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Stearic acid~3.8–5.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Water~2.6–3.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Lauric acid~2.1–3.1%
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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Potassium hydroxide~1.6–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~1.4–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glyceryl stearate~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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1,2-hexanediol~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Polyglyceryl-4 lauryl ether~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium pca~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Caprylyl glycol~0.4–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Palmitic acid~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Arachidic acid~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Musa sapientum flower extract~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Rosa damascena flower water~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating

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Butylene glycol~0.15–0.7%
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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Pyrus communis fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content

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Vitis vinifera fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Diospyros kaki leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Prunus domestica fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A plant extract. Might have some antioxidant properties

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Polygonum cuspidatum root extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product

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Carthamus tinctorius flower extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Coffea arabica seed extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-blemishEvens skin tone

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

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Castanea crenata shell extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell

More about Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract
Cucumis melo fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties

More about Cucumis melo fruit extract
Sodium cocoyl apple amino acids~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Sodium cocoyl apple amino acids
Oleic acid~0.2–0.75%
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

More about Oleic acid
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hedera helix leaf/stem extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Hexylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

More about Hexylene glycol
Coptis japonica root extract~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Citric acid~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sodium bicarbonate~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps regulate the product pH

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Dipropylene glycol~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Maltodextrin~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Persea gratissima fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Sodium palmitoyl proline~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Carica papaya fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Prunus mume fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationEvens skin tone

A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence of effectiveness is lacking

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Vinegar~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Vinegar
Nymphaea alba flower extract~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Ingredient list view

Pyrus malus fruit extract, Glycerin, Myristic acid, Stearic acid, Water, Lauric acid, Potassium hydroxide, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Glyceryl stearate, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 lauryl ether, Sodium pca, Caprylyl glycol, Palmitic acid, Arachidic acid, Musa sapientum flower extract, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Rosa damascena flower water, Butylene glycol, Pyrus communis fruit extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Disodium edta, Diospyros kaki leaf extract, Prunus domestica fruit extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Carthamus tinctorius flower extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Castanea crenata shell extract, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, Oleic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hedera helix leaf/stem extract, Hexylene glycol, Coptis japonica root extract, Citric acid, Sodium bicarbonate, Dipropylene glycol, Maltodextrin, Persea gratissima fruit extract, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Sodium palmitoyl proline, Carica papaya fruit extract, Prunus mume fruit extract, Vinegar, Nymphaea alba flower extract

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