Pond's Japan Wipe Off Cold Cream Cleansing

Pond's Japan Wipe Off Cold Cream Cleansing

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Carbomer
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Removes makeup while moisturizing , leaving your skin moisturized.”
Source: Yesstyle

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.

CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~2.5–3.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Methylisothiazolinone + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 5 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamateA preservative. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.02%est.
MethylisothiazolinoneA preservative. Is a frequent allergenHigh~0.00075–0.0015%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrinUsed to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~2–3%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~1–1.5%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Paraffinum liquidum~23–35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Water~13–20%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Beeswax~5.6–8.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Paraffin~3.7–5.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency

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Carbomer~2.5–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to stabilize product formulations and help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Potassium hydroxide~1–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be irritating

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Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Is a frequent allergen

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Parfum~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Paraffinum liquidum, Water, Beeswax, Paraffin, Carbomer, Hydroxypropyl cyclodextrin, Potassium hydroxide, Methylparaben, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Methylisothiazolinone, Parfum

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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.

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Match—66%64%62%
Price$23.66$11.20−$12.46$34.84+$11.18—
Shared key ingredients—2 of 32 of 32 of 3
Key difference—Ceteth-6DimethiconeTitanium Dioxide
Irritancy High Medium Medium Medium
Drying alcohol— Contains drying alcohol ——
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Sources cited in this review

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