PINKWONDER Neroli Brightening Velvet Powder Wash
Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium lauroyl glutamateCleanses gently
“Gentle daily enzyme powder cleanser with Nerolitica™, papaya enzymes, and vitamin B complex.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl glutamate) 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.
ExfoliationAllantoin, PapainNot delivered
“Exfoliates, clears pores, and hydrates skin while protecting the moisture barrier for a soft, radiant, and refreshed complexion.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Zea mays starch~39–59%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchSodium cocoyl isethionate~8.8–13.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateSodium lauroyl glutamate~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
More about Sodium lauroyl glutamateDiglycerin~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinAllantoin~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinMaltodextrin~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCitrus aurantium amara flower oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilPapain~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about PapainWater~0.95–1.4%
Citrus aurantium amara flower extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower extract1,2-hexanediol~0.4–0.9%
Asiaticoside~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosideAsiatic acid~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Asiatic acidMadecassic acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Madecassic acidCentella asiatica extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractNiacinamide~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideBisabolol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololLimonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Zea mays starch, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Diglycerin, Allantoin, Maltodextrin, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Papain, Water, Citrus aurantium amara flower extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid, Centella asiatica extract, Niacinamide, Bisabolol, Limonene, 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.
| PINKWONDERNeroli Brightening Velvet Powder WashYOUR PRODUCT | VT CosmeticsCica Mild Powder Wash | Real BarrierPorebium Powder Wash | NEEDLYMild Enzyme Cleansing Powder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 47% | 45% | 44% |
| Price | $58.00 | $20.97−$37.03 | — | $16.99−$41.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Madecassoside | Squalane |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
- 2
- 3Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4
- 5Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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