Sanitas Skincare Lemon Cream Cleanser
Works for
CleansingDecyl glucoside, Laureth-7 + 2 moreCan be harsh
“A cream cleanser that hydrates skin while providing a gentle clean.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people decyl glucoside.
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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus limon peel oil, Santalum album extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Decyl glucoside~8.1–9.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilPolyacrylamide~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideC13-14 isoparaffin~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinCitrus limon peel oil~1.8–2.2%
Hordeum distichon extract~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic due to the myrisic acid content
More about Astrocaryum murumuru seed butterPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTheobroma grandiflorum seed butter~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
More about Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterSodium hyaluronate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTocopheryl acetate~0.55–0.85%
- 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 acetateTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbatePhospholipids~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsSantalum album extract~0.45–0.7%
Phellodendron amurense bark extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect
More about Phellodendron amurense bark extractGlycerin~0.3–0.55%
- 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 GlycerinLaureth-7~0.25–0.45%
Palm alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPhytosteryl canolate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactic acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Hexylene glycol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolIngredient list view
Water, Decyl glucoside, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Citrus limon peel oil, Hordeum distichon extract, Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, Phenoxyethanol, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopheryl acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Phospholipids, Santalum album extract, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Glycerin, Laureth-7, Palm alcohol, Lecithin, Phytosteryl canolate, Lactic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol
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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.
| Sanitas SkincareLemon Cream CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choiceResist Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser | RohtoHada Labo Goku-Jyun Super Hyaluronic Face Wash | skintificCeramide Low pH Cleanser Facial Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | $34.00 | $12.37−$21.63 | $10.50−$23.50 | $11.90−$22.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 2 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Petrolatum | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Advanced Skin Care – A Novel Ingredientncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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