SkinMedica Facial Cleanser

SkinMedica Facial Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“For all skin types, Facial Cleanser removes environmental pollutants, excess oil and makeup, while it hydrates and refreshes skin.”
Source: Bluemercury

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate) 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.

Disodium laureth sulfosuccinateEffect: High~8.9–13.3%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together~4.7–7%
Sodium lauryl sulfoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~3.4–5.2%
Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.9–2.9%
Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesEffect: HighHelps dissolve other ingredients~0.4–0.95%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~4.7–7%est.
Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.9–2.9%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.45–1.1%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~8.9–13.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~4.7–7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together

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Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate~3.4–5.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate~1.9–2.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Camellia oleifera leaf extract~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics

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Glycerin~1.4–2.1%
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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Panthenol~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Butylene glycol~0.6–1.4%
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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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps dissolve other ingredients

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Disodium edta~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ci 47005~0.01–0.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Water, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Parfum, Ci 42090, Ci 47005

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$40.00
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