Philosophy the Present Clear Make Up Tube

Philosophy the Present Clear Make Up Tube

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“the Present Clear Make Up Tube”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethiconeEffect: HighA silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture~1.5–2.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Lavandula angustifolia oil
Medium risk
We flagged 3 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.8–1.2%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cyclopentasiloxane~7.1–10.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Behenyl alcohol~3.9–5.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

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Dimethiconol~3–4.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time

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Cetyl dimethicone~2.1–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice, light product texture

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Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A silicone that mixes with water creating nice light-weight product texture

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Lysozyme~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sodium citrate~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · medium
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

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Peg-12 dimethicone~0.35–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Cyclohexasiloxane~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

More about Lavandula angustifolia oil
Chlorphenesin~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

More about Chlorphenesin
Ingredient list view

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Behenyl alcohol, Dimethiconol, Cetyl dimethicone, Peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, Lysozyme, Sodium citrate, Peg-12 dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Chlorphenesin

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Match—22%22%5%
Price——$29.89$55.55
Shared key ingredients—3 of 41 of 42 of 4
Key difference—Zea Mays OilSalicylic AcidAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Irritancy Medium Medium Medium High
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