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Simple Replenishing Cream Cleanser
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Simple Replenishing Cream Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium methyl lauroyl taurate + 6 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Replenishing Cream Cleanser”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetrimonium chloride, cocamide mea, cocamidopropyl betaine, glycol distearate, lauric acid, sodium cocoyl alaninate, sodium methyl lauroyl taurate) 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: cetrimonium chloride, cocamidopropyl betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~4.6–6.9%
Sodium methyl lauroyl taurateEffect: High~3.4–5.1%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~2–3%
Cocamide meaEffect: High~1.3–1.9%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~0.45–1.05%
Cetrimonium chlorideEffect: HighA preservative~0.05–0.1%
Sodium cocoyl alaninateEffect: High~0.05–0.15%
Stearic acidEffect: High, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.4–0.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
6 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 6 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~4.6–6.9%est.
Sodium methyltaurateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentHigh~0.35–0.75%est.
Cetrimonium chlorideA preservativeHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2–3%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~0.45–1.05%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.6–6.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Sodium methyl lauroyl taurate~3.4–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycol distearate~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sodium chloride~1.6–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Cocamide mea~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sclerotium gum~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.6–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture

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Citric acid~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Lauric acid~0.45–1.05%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAnti-blemishAntibacterial

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Sodium methyltaurate~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Stearic acid~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Cetrimonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

A preservative

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Panthenol~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium cocoyl alaninate~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Pantolactone~0.01–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium methyl lauroyl taurate, Glycol distearate, Sodium chloride, Cocamide mea, Sclerotium gum, Sodium benzoate, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Citric acid, Lauric acid, Sodium methyltaurate, Stearic acid, Cetrimonium chloride, Panthenol, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium cocoyl alaninate, Pantolactone

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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. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Final Report on On the Safety Assessment of Galactomannans As Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  3. 3
    Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
  4. 4
    Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  5. 5
    Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Hyaluronan (Hyaluronic Acid): a natural moisturizer for skin careresearchgate.net
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