Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Wipes
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CleansingCeteareth-20, Cetearyl alcohol + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Wipes”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ceteareth-12, ceteareth-20, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate) 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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · GluconolactoneWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconolactone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Santalum album oil, Salvia sclarea oil + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.3–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolSodium citrate~4.3–5.2%
- 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 citrateGluconolactone~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneLimnanthes alba seed oil~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilSantalum album oil~1.9–2.3%
Salvia sclarea oil~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosa centifolia flower oil~1.4–1.7%
Piper nigrum fruit oil~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aniba rosaeodora wood oil~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Amyris balsamifera bark oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Daucus carota sativa seed oil~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilCymbopogon martini oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilMimosa tenuiflora bark extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ormenis multicaulis oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilTocopherol~0.35–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolGlycerin~0.35–0.6%
- 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 GlycerinCalcium gluconate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and helps to improve appearance of the product
More about Calcium gluconateCetyl palmitate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateCetearyl isononanoate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.
More about Cetearyl isononanoateEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Glyceryl stearate~0.3–0.55%
- 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 stearateCetearyl alcohol~0.3–0.5%
- 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 alcoholCeteareth-12~0.2–0.4%
Ceteareth-20~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzoic acid~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Sodium citrate, Gluconolactone, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Santalum album oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Rosa centifolia flower oil, Piper nigrum fruit oil, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Mimosa tenuiflora bark extract, Ormenis multicaulis oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Calcium gluconate, Cetyl palmitate, Cetearyl isononanoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-12, Ceteareth-20, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Geraniol, Linalool
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| PhilosophyPurity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing WipesYOUR PRODUCT | ULTARenewed Reality Cleansing Wipes | Biosecure25 Facial Cleansing Wipes | SkingredientsPreProbiotic Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 52% | 50% |
| Price | $10.25 | — | $4.46−$5.79 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 8 | 1 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate | Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate | Myristyl Myristate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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