SKIN 1004. Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam
Works for
CleansingLauryl hydroxysultaine, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel Foam”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (disodium cocoamphodiacetate, hexylene glycol, lauryl hydroxysultaine, potassium cocoate, potassium cocoyl glycinate, sodium lauroyl glutamate) 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.
Anti-blemishCentella asiatica extract, NiacinamideNot delivered
“Evens out the skin tone with blemish or acne spots on acne-prone skin. Soothing & Protective barrier care.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Decrease skin irritation with naturally derived 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Carica papaya fruit extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Centella asiatica extract41%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractWater~45–55%
Lauryl hydroxysultaine~8.8–10.8%
Glycerin~5.3–6.5%
- 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 GlycerinDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetatePotassium cocoyl glycinate~2.9–3.6%
Sodium chloride~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePotassium cocoate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Potassium cocoateSodium lauroyl glutamate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
More about Sodium lauroyl glutamateVitis vinifera fruit extract~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractCarica papaya fruit extract~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Prunus mume fruit extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus mume fruit extractMadecassoside~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about Madecassoside1,2-hexanediol~0.55–0.8%
Xylitylglucoside~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolXylitol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolNiacinamide~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acidTrehalose~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseButylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 glycolPanthenol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAgave tequilana leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glucose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHexylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPentylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCitric acid~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium benzoate~0.1–0.25%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Centella asiatica extract, Water, Lauryl hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Sodium chloride, Potassium cocoate, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Prunus mume fruit extract, Madecassoside, 1,2-hexanediol, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Niacinamide, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Trehalose, Butylene glycol, Panthenol, Agave tequilana leaf extract, Glucose, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hexylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Citric acid, Potassium benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta
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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.
| SKIN 1004.Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Cleansing Gel FoamYOUR PRODUCT | COSRXLow pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water | NaturiumNiacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3% | I'm fromRice Whip Facial Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 67% | 65% | 64% |
| Price | $14.00 | $12.00−$2.00 | $17.88+$3.88 | $10.47−$3.53 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 16 | 3 of 16 | 3 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Allantoin | Sodium Hyaluronate | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: CeraVe Hydrating Micellar Cleansing Water, Ultra Gentle Cleanser and Makeup RemoverMixa Anti-Imperfection Comfort Cleanser
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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