Sisley-Paris Phyto-blanc Foaming Cleanser

Sisley-Paris Phyto-blanc Foaming Cleanser

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 6 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Phyto-blanc Foaming Cleanser”
From product name

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.

Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~4.5–6.7%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~1.8–2.8%
Potassium lauryl sulfateEffect: High~1.7–2.6%
Sodium lauryl sulfateEffect: HighA cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating~1.3–1.9%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.1–1.7%
Peg-40 glyceryl cocoateEffect: High~0.45–1.1%
Hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighA 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~0.2–0.75%
Sodium coceth sulfateEffect: High~0.2–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Citrus limon fruit extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~4.5–6.7%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~1.8–2.8%est.
Sodium lauryl sulfateA cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritatingHigh~1.3–1.9%est.
Citrus limon fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.35–0.75%est.
Scutellaria baicalensis root extractA plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant propertiesHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Thymus mastichina flower oil—High~0.15–0.6%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistencyMedium~2.4–3.6%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.85–1.3%est.
Hydrogenated castor oilA 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 consistencyMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
4 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
Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistency3/5~2.4–3.6%est.
Sodium lauryl sulfateA cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating3/5~1.3–1.9%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~4.5–6.7%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.1–1.7%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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Sodium laureth sulfate~4.5–6.7%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Zea mays starch~2.4–3.6%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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Potassium lauryl sulfate~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Cocamidopropyl betaine~1.8–2.8%
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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Cetearyl alcohol~1.1–1.7%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Sodium lauryl sulfate~1.3–1.9%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Cleansing

A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating

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Pentylene glycol~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Peg-40 glyceryl cocoate~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium chloride~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Citrus limon fruit extract~0.35–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Morus alba root extract~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationMoisturizingReduces irritationAntibacterial

A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Thymus mastichina flower oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Hydrogenated castor oil~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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

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Butylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Sodium coceth sulfate~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Hydroxyethylcellulose
Not recognized
Paraffinum liquidum~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Potassium phosphate~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps regulate the pH of the formulation

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sorbic acid~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Ci 77891~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Linalool~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Sodium laureth sulfate, Zea mays starch, Potassium lauryl sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Pentylene glycol, Peg-40 glyceryl cocoate, Sodium chloride, Citrus limon fruit extract, Morus alba root extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Thymus mastichina flower oil, Hydrogenated castor oil, Butylene glycol, Sodium coceth sulfate, Unknown, Paraffinum liquidum, Caprylyl glycol, Potassium phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic acid, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Linalool

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