ReFa CREAM WASH

ReFa CREAM WASH

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Myristic acid, Stearic acid + 7 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“CREAM WASH”
Source: Beautylish

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (disodium cocoyl glutamate, glyceryl stearate se, lauric acid, myristic acid, peg-60 glyceryl isostearate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium lauroamphoacetate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, stearic acid) 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.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~7.3–9%
Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~2.8–3.4%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~1.4–1.8%
Peg-60 glyceryl isostearateEffect: High~1.1–1.4%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~0.65–0.95%
Sodium lauroamphoacetateEffect: High~0.6–0.9%
Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~0.5–0.75%
Disodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent~0.3–0.55%
Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.2–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agentHigh~0.65–0.95%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~7.3–9%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~2.3–2.8%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~1.4–1.8%est.
Hydrolyzed prunus domesticaA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Disodium cocoyl glutamateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~7.3–9%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~1.4–1.8%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~0.5–0.75%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Myristic acid~7.3–9%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Glycerin~4–4.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Stearic acid~2.8–3.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Potassium hydroxide~2.3–2.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Peg-32~1.9–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Peg-6~1.6–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to dissolve other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Lauric acid~1.4–1.8%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAnti-blemishAntibacterial

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Peg-60 glyceryl isostearate~1.1–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Dipropylene glycol~0.8–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Diglycerin~0.65–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sorbitol~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Sodium lauryl glycol carboxylate~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Glyceryl stearate se~0.5–0.75%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Geranium robertianum extract~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Hydrolyzed prunus domestica~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Lactobacillus/pear juice ferment filtrate~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~0.65–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent

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Sodium lauroamphoacetate~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polyquaternium-7~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Beeswax~0.3–0.6%
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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Polyquaternium-6~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Disodium cocoyl glutamate~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Polyquaternium-39~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Peg-90m~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Peg-90m
Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Butylene glycol~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Polyquaternium-51~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin

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Parfum~0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Peg-32, Peg-6, Lauric acid, Peg-60 glyceryl isostearate, Dipropylene glycol, Diglycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium lauryl glycol carboxylate, Glyceryl stearate se, Geranium robertianum extract, Hydrolyzed prunus domestica, Lactobacillus/pear juice ferment filtrate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Sodium lauroamphoacetate, Polyquaternium-7, Beeswax, Polyquaternium-6, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Polyquaternium-39, Peg-90m, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Butylene glycol, Polyquaternium-51, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol

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