Pond's Japan Washable Cold Cream Cleansing
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CleansingSteareth-2, Steareth-20 + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Achieve clean, soft and glowing skin and unclogged pores all in one step with Pond’s Washable Cold Cream Cleansing. It removes stubborn makeup, improves overall skin texture and infuses skin with vital hydration.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cetyl alcohol, palmitic acid, steareth-2, steareth-20, stearic acid, stearyl alcohol) 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.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Achieve clean, soft and glowing skin and unclogged pores all in one step with Pond’s Washable Cold Cream Cleansing. It removes stubborn makeup, improves overall skin texture and infuses skin with vital hydration.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Paraffinum liquidum~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumWater~12–18%
Ppg-15 stearyl ether~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Ppg-15 stearyl etherSteareth-2~3–4.6%
Propylene glycol~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolSteareth-20~1.7–2.5%
Paraffin~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinCetyl alcohol~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholDimethicone~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeButylene glycol~0.9–1.35%
- 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 glycolAlcohol denat.~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Stearyl alcohol~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholStearic acid~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractHydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinPalmitic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidCarbomer~0.1–0.4%
- 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 CarbomerPotassium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Methylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Paraffinum liquidum, Water, Ppg-15 stearyl ether, Steareth-2, Propylene glycol, Steareth-20, Paraffin, Cetyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Butylene glycol, Alcohol denat., Stearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Palmitic acid, Carbomer, Potassium hydroxide, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylparaben
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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.
| Pond's JapanWashable Cold Cream CleansingYOUR PRODUCT | Paul & JoeCleansing Cream | EmbryolisseLait-Crème Concentré Tokyo Limited Edition | KUROBARAPoan Cold Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 56% | 55% |
| Price | $25.00 | $34.84+$9.84 | — | $11.20−$13.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 2 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Cera Alba | Beeswax |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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