Renee Rouleau Moisture Protecting Cleanser
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose + 1 moreCan be harsh
“A gentle, gel-to-milk cleanser that cleanses impurities while leaving skin feeling soft and moisturized.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Santalum album extract + 4 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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Water~40–60%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~6.6–10%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseAloe barbadensis leaf juice~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceAllantoin~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 AllantoinGlycerin~1.8–2.7%
- 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 20~1.5–2.2%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePyrus malus fruit extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractCitrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.55–1.25%
Santalum album extract~0.35–0.8%
Prunus armeniaca fruit extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus armeniaca fruit extractCucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extractButter extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Almond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extractCitrus limon peel extract~0.1–0.45%
Ananas sativus fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractCitrus grandis fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cocos nucifera fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractPassiflora incarnata fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractCoffea arabica seed extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractRose extract~0.1–0.4%
Cananga odorata flower extract~0.05–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Citric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Disodium edta~0.01–0.1%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Allantoin, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Santalum album extract, Prunus armeniaca fruit extract, Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract, Butter extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Passiflora incarnata fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Rose extract, Cananga odorata flower extract, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Disodium edta, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
| Renee RouleauMoisture Protecting CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Versed SkinThe Purist | Derma EVitamin C Daily Brightening Cleanser | LeadersCalming Biotics Gel Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | $40.50 | $13.33−$27.17 | $17.95−$22.55 | $22.00−$18.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Retinol | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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