Works for
CleansingPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oilCan be harsh
“It cleanses, rebalances, soothes, refreshes and rehydrates to make skin look and feel fantastic.”
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.
Anti-blemishRetinyl palmitate ~0.1–0.4%, below the ~0.5% it needsUnder-dosed
“It also draws out excess oil, helping to prevent breakouts, before locking in moisture to provide lasting hydration.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationAllantoin, Retinyl palmitateNot delivered
“With extracts of lavender, chamomile, aloe vera and witch hazel, this potent product is designed for use after cleanser and has a gentle exfoliating action of its own, drawing out impurities from the skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Parfum + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Hamamelis virginiana water~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterPropanediol~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPanthenol~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.3–2%
- 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 juiceSodium pca~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaParfum~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAllantoin~0.5–1.15%
- 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~0.5–1.2%
- 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 GlycerinSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractLavandula angustifolia flower extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractCitric acid~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Peg-8 dimethicone~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that can help create nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg-8 dimethiconeAscorbic acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidOctyldodecanol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolRetinyl palmitate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateSilica~0.2–0.7%
Sodium propoxyhydroxypropyl thiosulfate silica~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCitronellol~0.05–0.25%
Geraniol~0.05–0.2%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- 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%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalIngredient list view
Water, Hamamelis virginiana water, Propanediol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium pca, Parfum, Allantoin, Glycerin, Sodium benzoate, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Citric acid, Benzoic acid, Peg-8 dimethicone, Ascorbic acid, Octyldodecanol, Retinyl palmitate, Silica, Sodium propoxyhydroxypropyl thiosulfate silica, Tocopheryl acetate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Butylphenyl methylpropional
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| Price | $65.00 | $75.00+$10.00 | $40.00−$25.00 | $11.50−$53.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Biosaccharide Gum-1 | Sodium Lactate |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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