Sofina Cleanse Essence Makeup Cleanser For Dry Skin Oil
Works for
CleansingPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Peg-12 laurate + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Cleanse Essence Makeup Cleanser For Dry Skin Oil”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, peg-12 laurate, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, polyglyceryl-2 isostearate, sorbeth-30 tetraoleate) 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Glycerin~22–33%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~6.8–10.2%
- 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 glycolWater~5–7.5%
Dicaprylyl ether~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherHydrogenated polyisobutene~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobutenePeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoatePeg-12 laurate~1.4–2%
Polyglyceryl-2 isostearate~0.95–1.45%
Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateDecyl glucoside~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideMethyl gluceth-20~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholParfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Water, Dicaprylyl ether, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Peg-12 laurate, Polyglyceryl-2 isostearate, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Decyl glucoside, Methyl gluceth-20, Alcohol, Parfum
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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.
| SofinaCleanse Essence Makeup Cleanser For Dry Skin OilYOUR PRODUCT | KaoBiore Makeup Remover - 2 Types | RohtoHada Labo Goku-Jyun Super Hyaluronic Face Wash | My ClarinsRE-MOVE Micellar Cleansing Milk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | — | $7.50 | $10.50 | $20.68 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Petrolatum | Bisabolol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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