Works for
CleansingOlive oil peg-7 esters, Peg-100 stearate + 2 moreCan be harsh
“S-Energy Cleansing Gel”
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-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Working to banish even waterproof makeup and work deep into pores to unclog bacteria and excess oil, the gel cleanser cools and calms irritation whilst reducing the risk of breakouts.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia extract, Origanum vulgare leaf extract + 3 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%
Olive oil peg-7 esters~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Olive oil peg-7 estersDipropylene glycol~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolCyclopentasiloxane~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCetyl ethylhexanoate~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateIsopropyl myristate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristatePeg-100 stearate~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateDimethicone~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePanthenol~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolScutellaria baicalensis callus culture~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oxygen~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oxygen molecules that are abundant in normal air. In cosmetic formulas typically comes as a perfluorohexane oxygen emulsion. There is no evidence for benefits of the oxygen emulsion in topical creams, lotions or serums. There is a study available confirming a positive impact of oxygen therapy for skin wound healing, but it used an emulsion stored under high pressure using special equipment
More about OxygenLavandula angustifolia extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractOriganum vulgare leaf extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritants
More about Origanum vulgare leaf extractMentha viridis extract~0.4–0.9%
Salvia officinalis leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractMonarda didyma leaf extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bht~0.15–0.55%
Aniba rosaeodora wood oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Carbomer~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerDisodium edta~0.1–0.3%
Triethanolamine~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCaprylyl glycol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Olive oil peg-7 esters, Dipropylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl myristate, Peg-100 stearate, Dimethicone, Panthenol, Scutellaria baicalensis callus culture, Oxygen, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Origanum vulgare leaf extract, Mentha viridis extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Monarda didyma leaf extract, Bht, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Triethanolamine, Caprylyl glycol, 1,2-hexanediol
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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.
| SHANGPREES-Energy Cleansing GelYOUR PRODUCT | ShiseidoSenka All Clear Cleansing Gel | DEZI SKINAgua Fresca Thirst Quenching Gel-Crme Moisturizer | COSRXLow PH First Cleansing Milk Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 37% | 36% |
| Price | — | $17.00 | $48.00 | $15.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate | Niacinamide | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| 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 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4
- 5Topical Oxygen Emulsion A Novel Wound Therapyjamanetwork.com
- 6Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Salvia officinalis extractpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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