Sarah Chapman Skinesis Ultimate Cleanse
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CleansingPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Sorbitan oleate + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Skinesis Ultimate Cleanse”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cera alba, ceteareth-6 olivate, decyl glucoside, hydrogenated castor oil, peg-10 laurate, peg-10 phytosterol, peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, sorbitan oleate) 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: decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 strong irritants: Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Limonene + 14 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Isopropyl palmitate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.9–7.3%
- 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 triglyceridePeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateCetyl ethylhexanoate~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateSorbitan oleate~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleatePeg-10 laurate~2–3%
Hydrogenated castor oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilCeteareth-6 olivate~1.3–1.9%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilCera alba~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Cera albaDecyl glucoside~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideCrambe abyssinica seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Crambe abyssinica seed oilLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- 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 oilC12-15 alkyl benzoate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateStearalkonium hectorite~0.3–0.7%
Water~0.2–0.8%
Cinnamomum camphora bark oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Limonene~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAlcohol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholPropylene carbonate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateTribehenin~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.55%
- 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 acetateUbiquinone~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneCitrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAdansonia digitata seed oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata seed oilBorago officinalis seed oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilCananga odorata flower oil~0.1–0.5%
Ceramide 2~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 2Peg-10 phytosterol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-10 phytosterolRosa canina fruit oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilLinalool~0.1–0.5%
Cedrus atlantica bark oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.15–0.5%
Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilCitrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilGlycerin~0.15–0.6%
- 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 GlycerinLilium candidum bulb extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myrocarpus fastigiatus oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jasminum officinale flower extract~0.1–0.3%
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilAcacia decurrens flower extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant benefits but research on effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Acacia decurrens flower extractRetinyl palmitate~0.05–0.25%
- 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 palmitatePalmitoyl hexapeptide-12~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12Ingredient list view
Isopropyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Sorbitan oleate, Peg-10 laurate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Ceteareth-6 olivate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Cera alba, Decyl glucoside, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Stearalkonium hectorite, Water, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Limonene, Alcohol, Propylene carbonate, Tribehenin, Tocopheryl acetate, Ubiquinone, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Ceramide 2, Peg-10 phytosterol, Rosa canina fruit oil, Linalool, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Glycerin, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Myrocarpus fastigiatus oil, Jasminum officinale flower extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Acacia decurrens flower extract, Retinyl palmitate, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12
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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.
| Sarah ChapmanSkinesis Ultimate CleanseYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. AltheaPore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm | M.A.C CosmeticsHyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil | EyenlipPH Cica Cleansing Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 30% | 28% | 28% |
| Price | $56.00 | $17.20−$38.80 | $43.74−$12.26 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 16 | 4 of 16 | 4 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Sunflower Seed Oil | Madecassic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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