Works for
CleansingCaprylyl/capryl glucoside, Lauryl glucoside + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Clarifying Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, decyl glucoside, lauryl glucoside, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, sodium caproyl/lauroyl lactylate, sucrose palmitate, sucrose stearate, 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.15–0.6%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“The cleanser features prickly pear enzymes, known for their gentle exfoliating properties.”
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.
Anti-blemishRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract ~0.15–0.65%, below the ~1% it needsUnder-dosed
“These enzymes help to remove dead skin cells and unclog pores, promoting a clearer, smoother complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy15 strong irritants: Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Arnica montana extract + 13 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Hordeum vulgare leaf juice~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~6.3–9.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideLauryl glucoside~4.9–7.3%
Decyl glucoside~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideGlycerin~2.8–4.2%
- 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 GlycerinMaltooligosyl glucoside~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Maltooligosyl glucosideHydrogenated starch hydrolysate~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateHoney~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyWater~1.1–1.7%
Salix alba bark extract~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractOpuntia ficus-indica flower extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Yucca schidigera root extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chlorella pyrenoidosa powder~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Juniperus communis fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Berry extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Juniperus communis fruit extractSerenoa serrulata fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Serenoa serrulata fruit extractSaccharide isomerate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateArnica montana extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Borago officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractMedicago sativa extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Medicago sativa extractSpiraea ulmaria extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sambucus nigra fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra fruit extractPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateOlea europaea fruit oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractSodium caproyl/lauroyl lactylate~0.35–0.75%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilSucrose stearate~0.35–0.75%
Acacia senegal gum~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilXanthan gum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitrus paradisi peel oil~0.15–0.65%
Sodium levulinate~0.15–0.65%
Melaleuca ericifolia leaf oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citric acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.15–0.7%
Sodium citrate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium anisate~0.15–0.65%
Menthol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lactic acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidIron oxides~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesSodium phytate~0.15–0.5%
Menthyl lactate~0.1–0.45%
Sucrose palmitate~0.2–0.75%
Alcohol~0.1–0.45%
- 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 AlcoholLimonene~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Hordeum vulgare leaf juice, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Lauryl glucoside, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Maltooligosyl glucoside, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Honey, Water, Salix alba bark extract, Opuntia ficus-indica flower extract, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Yucca schidigera root extract, Chlorella pyrenoidosa powder, Juniperus communis fruit extract, Serenoa serrulata fruit extract, Saccharide isomerate, Arnica montana extract, Borago officinalis leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Medicago sativa extract, Spiraea ulmaria extract, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Sodium caproyl/lauroyl lactylate, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Sucrose stearate, Acacia senegal gum, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Xanthan gum, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Sodium levulinate, Melaleuca ericifolia leaf oil, Citric acid, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Sodium citrate, Sodium anisate, Menthol, Lactic acid, Iron oxides, Sodium phytate, Menthyl lactate, Sucrose palmitate, Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| Tata HarperClarifying CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Tata HarperClarifying Cleanser | MolvanyHypoallergenic LHA CIS Gel Cleanser | SolverxSensitive Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 53% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | $68.00 | $33.07−$34.93 | $19.18−$48.82 | $21.32−$46.68 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 12 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | — | Madecassoside | Lactobionic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains 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 24 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety assessment of hydrogenated starch hydrolysatesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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