Shani Darden Skin Care Cleansing Serum
Works for
CleansingCaprylyl/capryl glucoside, Peg-16 macadamia glycerides + 5 moreCleanses gently
“What it is: A luxurious cleanser with a serum-like texture that removes makeup and impurities without stripping skin of natural oils or over-drying.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, hexylene glycol, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, peg-16 macadamia glycerides, sodium cocoamphoacetate, xanthan gum) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
User reviews
1 of 1 community members would buy it again.
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Peg-16 macadamia glycerides~4–5.9%
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~5–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideGlycerin~2.7–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseSodium cocoamphoacetate~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetatePropanediol~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium hyaluronate~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCichorium intybus leaf extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractOlea europaea leaf extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineSodium chloride~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideXanthan gum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPhenethyl alcohol~0.2–0.8%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.5%
Butylene glycol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCitric acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Hexylene glycol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolIngredient list view
Water, Unknown, Peg-16 macadamia glycerides, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Propanediol, Sodium hyaluronate, Cichorium intybus leaf extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sodium chloride, Xanthan gum, Phenethyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene glycol, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Hexylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Shani Darden Skin CareCleansing SerumYOUR PRODUCT | BepantholDerma Face Cleansing Gel for Dry Skin | LANEIGEWater Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser | TiZOGentle Amino Gel Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 31% | 31% | 31% |
| Price | $38.00 | — | $14.00−$24.00 | $15.00−$23.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Panthenol | Threonine |
| Irritancy | Low | 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 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
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