STARSKIN Sunset Strips 3-Step Advanced Pore Cleansing Expert System
Works for
CleansingXanthan gum, Carbomer + 1 moreCan be harsh
“Sunset Strips 3-Step Advanced Pore Cleansing Expert System”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy15 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Melissa officinalis leaf extract + 13 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~4.5–6.8%
- 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 glycolHamamelis virginiana water~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana water1,2-hexanediol~1.7–2.6%
Arctium majus root extract~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus communis fruit extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Berry extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Juniperus communis fruit extractMelissa officinalis leaf extract~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractMentha piperita leaf extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractSalvia officinalis leaf extract~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sage leaf extract. It can be irritating
More about Salvia officinalis leaf extractViscum album extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hypericum perforatum extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSaponaria officinalis root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Allantoin~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumDisodium edta~0.1–0.35%
Parfum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium polyacrylate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Citronellol~0.05–0.1%
Geraniol~0.01–0.1%
Citral~0.01–0.1%
Eugenol~0.01–0.05%
Alcohol~0.05–0.15%
- 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 AlcoholVinyl caprolactam/vp/dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~0.1–0.35%
Water~0.05–0.1%
Peg-12 dimethicone~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Peg-12 dimethiconeCharcoal powder~0.1–0.3%
Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideAllantoin~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinAloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateTocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.2%
- 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 acetateCi 77499~0.05–0.15%
Hamamelis virginiana extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractButylene glycol~0.05–0.15%
- 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 glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Water~0.05–0.15%
Glycerin~0.05–0.25%
- 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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycereth-26~0.05–0.15%
Alcohol denat.~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Betaine~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineGlyceryl polymethacrylate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylate1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.15%
Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPropylene glycol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Carbomer~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerArginine~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineDisodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Parfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.2%
- 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 acetateButylene glycol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 glycolEucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractLinalool~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Hamamelis virginiana water, 1,2-hexanediol, Arctium majus root extract, Juniperus communis fruit extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Viscum album extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Saponaria officinalis root extract, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Parfum, Sodium polyacrylate, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Eugenol, Alcohol, Vinyl caprolactam/vp/dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer, Silica, Water, Peg-12 dimethicone, Charcoal powder, Titanium dioxide, Allantoin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl acetate, Ci 77499, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Glycereth-26, Alcohol denat., Betaine, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, 1,2-hexanediol, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Propylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Arginine, Disodium edta, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Butylene glycol, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Linalool
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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.
| STARSKINSunset Strips 3-Step Advanced Pore Cleansing Expert SystemYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueAll-in-One Cleansing Micellar Milk + Makeup Remover | CeraVeCream to Foam Cleanser | Kate SomervilleDeliKate™ Soothing Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | — | $29.36 | $13.60 | $13.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Salicylic Acid | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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