Works for
CleansingCetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate + 5 moreCleanses gently
“With Skin Doctors Exfoliating Crystals, it targets these built up cells and gently buffs them away leading to cleaner and refreshed skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (bis-peg/ppg-16/16 peg/ppg-16/16 dimethicone, ceteareth-20, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, peg-60 almond glycerides, xanthan gum) 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-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Key Actives Melaleuca alternifolia (Australian Tea Tree) Oil – Obtained from the leaves and branchlets of the Australian tree Melaleuca alternifolia, Tea Tree has antibacterial properties and has been shown to assist in the treatment of skin infections, including acne blemishes.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Face Exfoliating Crystals”
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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Imidazolidinyl ureaMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cellulose acetate~5.4–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl alcohol~3.4–5.1%
- 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 alcoholGlycerin~2.7–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinEthylhexyl stearate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearateGlyceryl stearate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateSqualane~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneBis-peg/ppg-16/16 peg/ppg-16/16 dimethicone~1.2–1.8%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilCeteareth-20~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.45–1.05%
- 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 triglycerideXanthan gum~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPeg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesPeg-60 almond glycerides~0.1–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolImidazolidinyl urea~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is more irritating than many other preservatives available
More about Imidazolidinyl ureaIngredient list view
Water, Cellulose acetate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Squalane, Bis-peg/ppg-16/16 peg/ppg-16/16 dimethicone, Tocopheryl acetate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Ceteareth-20, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Xanthan gum, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Peg-60 almond glycerides, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Imidazolidinyl urea
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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 DoctorsFace Exfoliating CrystalsYOUR PRODUCT | BootsIngredients Squalane Cleanser | ALASTIN SkincareUltra Calm Cleansing Cream | QVCeramides Moisturising Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | — | $6.71 | $58.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 10 | 6 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Panthenol | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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