PRODUCT REVIEW
SkinMedica Sensitive Skin Cleanser
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Sensitive Skin Cleanser
carbomer
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
ceteareth-20
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
cetearyl alcohol
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Designed especially for sensitive or inflamed skin this cleanser is the ideal solution following laser resurfacing, microdermabrasion, or post chemical peels.
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
chamomilla recutita flower extract
0.95% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
calendula officinalis flower extract
0.6% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
ceteareth-20
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
6% -
8.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
glyceryl stearate
2.5% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
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Potential irritants
chamomilla recutita flower extract
0.95% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
calendula officinalis flower extract
0.6% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
1.4% -
2.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
ceteareth-20
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
All ingredients
carthamus tinctorius seed oil
6% -
8.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
cetyl ethylhexanoate
3.9% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
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Ingredient list view
Water, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Tocopheryl acetate, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Dimethicone, Ceteareth-20, Polysorbate 20, Aminomethyl propanol, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Topical application of Calendula officinalis (L.): Formulation and evaluation of hydrophilic cream with antioxidant activity
- The seamy side of natural medicines: contact sensitization to arnica (Arnica montana L.) and marigold (Calendula officinalis L.)
- Final report on the safety assessment of Calendula officinalis extract and Calendula officinalis