Works for
CleansingPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, CarbomerCleanses gently
“The Buff and Wash Facial Gel gently cleanses and buffs away dead skin cells and impurities in a single motion.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil) 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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Its gel texture gently cleanses and contains exfoliating micro particles.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Citrus limon fruit extract, Litsea cubeba fruit oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.3–6.5%
- 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 GlycerinHydrolyzed soy protein~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinBambusa arundinacea stem powder~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Abrasive ingredient used for physical exfoliation (scrubing)
More about Bambusa arundinacea stem powderPeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilPentylene glycol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolHydrolyzed cottonseed protein~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon fruit extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractPlantago major leaf extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Krameria triandra root extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lavandula oil/extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilCarbomer~0.35–0.85%
- 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 CarbomerButylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
- 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 glycolSodium hydroxide~0.3–0.7%
Citric acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSorbic acid~0.1–0.4%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Linalyl acetate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citral~0.05–0.25%
Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Bambusa arundinacea stem powder, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Pentylene glycol, Hydrolyzed cottonseed protein, Citrus limon fruit extract, Plantago major leaf extract, Krameria triandra root extract, Lavandula oil/extract, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Carbomer, Butylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic acid, Potassium sorbate, Linalyl acetate, Citral, Linalool, Limonene
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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.
| Sisley-ParisBuff and Wash Facial GelYOUR PRODUCT | Etude HouseCharcoal Deep-Pore Exfoliating Peel Gel | TulaAcne Spot Treatment | No7Derm Solutions™ Daily Detox Gel Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 40% | 39% |
| Price | $123.00 | $34.00−$89.00 | $43.37−$79.63 | $12.99−$110.01 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Azelaic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 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.
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- 2Extracts from Glycine max (soybean) induce elastin synthesis and inhibit elastase activityonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 4Safety Assessment of Soy Peptides as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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