Phymongshe Sensitive Balancing Cleansing Serum
Works for
CleansingPolyglyceryl-4 caprate, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate + 1 moreCleanses gently
“A mild cleanser that cleanses the skin effectively and leaves the skin feeling nourished.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.3–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~3.6–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPolyglyceryl-4 caprate~2.4–3.6%
Butylene glycol~2–3%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.55–1.3%
Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 lauratePolyglyceryl-10 myristate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerCarbomer~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCitrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilPotassium hydroxide~0.3–0.75%
Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.2–0.7%
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilDisodium edta~0.15–0.65%
Cedrus atlantica bark oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oenothera biennis flower extract~0.15–0.6%
Prunus serrulata flower extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilPogostemon cablin oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilMusa sapientum fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Malus domestica fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Malus domestica fruit extractPyrus communis fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus communis fruit extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractMichelia alba flower oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Michelia alba flower oilRosa damascena flower oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilViola odorata leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Santalum album oil~0.05–0.2%
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractLimonene~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 myristate, Chlorphenesin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Carbomer, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Potassium hydroxide, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Disodium edta, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Oenothera biennis flower extract, Prunus serrulata flower extract, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Musa sapientum fruit extract, Malus domestica fruit extract, Pyrus communis fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Michelia alba flower oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Viola odorata leaf extract, Santalum album oil, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Limonene
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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.
| PhymongsheSensitive Balancing Cleansing SerumYOUR PRODUCT | TONYMOLYThe Green Tea Truebiome Watery Cleansing Water | 9wishesHydra Ampule Cleanser | ROUND LAB1025 DOKDO CLEANSING WATER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $23.90 | $29.10 | $10.58 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Sodium Hyaluronate | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Phymongshe - Sensitive Balancing Cleansing Serum" could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 4.30% - 6.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 32.31$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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