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Payot Harmonising Soothing Cleanser
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Payot Harmonising Soothing Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Cleansing
Xanthan gum, Cetearyl glucoside + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Harmonising Soothing Cleanser”
Source: Recreate Yourself

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, 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.

Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.55–1.25%
Cetearyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture~0.45–1.05%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.2–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 6 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Phenethyl alcoholA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateHelps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulationsMedium~2.1–3.2%est.
Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.3–0.75%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
O-cymen-5-olA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~0.2–0.75%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cetearyl isononanoate~5.1–7.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.

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Butylene glycol~3.8–5.7%
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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Glycerin~2.8–4.2%
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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Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~2.1–3.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations

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Bifida ferment lysate~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationEvens skin tone

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

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Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Lactose~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Milk protein~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Xanthan gum~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Cetearyl glucoside~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Citric acid~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Phenethyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Cetearyl alcohol~0.2–0.75%
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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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Chlorphenesin~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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O-cymen-5-ol~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cetearyl isononanoate, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Bifida ferment lysate, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Lactose, Milk protein, Xanthan gum, Cetearyl glucoside, Citric acid, Phenethyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Chlorphenesin, O-cymen-5-ol

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Shared key ingredients—4 of 63 of 63 of 6
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Bifidobacterium longumlysate, a new ingredient forreactive skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  3. 3
    Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
  4. 4
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
  5. 5
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium p-Chloro-m-Cresol, p-Chloro-m-Cresol, Chlorothymol, Mixed Cresols, m-Cresol, o-Cresol, p-Cresol, Isopropyl Cresols, Thymol, o-Cymen-5-ol, and Carvacrolresearchgate.net
  6. 6
    Allergic contact dermatitis caused by isopropyl methylphenol, a new haptenonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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