Sisley-Paris Energizing Foaming Exfoliant
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Sodium lauryl sulfate + 7 moreCan be harsh
“Energizing Foaming Exfoliant”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.
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.
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.15–0.3%Under-dosed
“Energizing Foaming Exfoliant”
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: Equisetum arvense extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Propylene glycol~5–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolSodium laureth sulfate~5.2–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfatePolyethylene~3.1–3.8%
Potassium lauryl sulfate~2.2–2.7%
Sodium lauryl sulfate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateCocamidopropyl betaine~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineZea mays starch~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchCetearyl alcohol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholHydrogenated castor oil~0.95–1.15%
- 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 oilPeg-40 glyceryl cocoate~0.7–1.05%
Sodium chloride~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideHydroxyethylcellulose~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseGlycerin~0.55–0.8%
- 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 GlycerinParaffinum liquidum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumSaponaria officinalis extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gentiana lutea extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Equisetum arvense extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractSodium coceth sulfate~0.55–0.85%
Citric acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolGlyceryl laurate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
More about Glyceryl laurateTitanium dioxide~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium phosphate~0.25–0.5%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Sorbic acid~0.2–0.35%
Lactic acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidButylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Propylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Ethylparaben~0.1–0.15%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Limonene~0.05%
- 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, Propylene glycol, Sodium laureth sulfate, Polyethylene, Potassium lauryl sulfate, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Zea mays starch, Cetearyl alcohol, Hydrogenated castor oil, Peg-40 glyceryl cocoate, Sodium chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glycerin, Paraffinum liquidum, Saponaria officinalis extract, Gentiana lutea extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Sodium coceth sulfate, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl laurate, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Potassium phosphate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Methylparaben, Sorbic acid, Lactic acid, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, 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-ParisEnergizing Foaming ExfoliantYOUR PRODUCT | Paul & JoeCleansing Cream | DermalexPsoriasis Cream | EmbryolisseLait Crème Fluid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 47% | 45% | 44% |
| Price | $124.00 | $34.80−$89.20 | — | $14.00−$110.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 12 | 2 of 12 | 2 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Petrolatum | Glycine Soja Oil |
| 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 16 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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