Works for
CleansingSucrose palmitate, Cetearyl alcohol + 2 moreCleanses gently
“It’s a vitamin C-enriched, melting, silky-gel cleanser that transforms into a luscious hydrating milk.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, sorbitan oleate, sorbitan palmitate, sucrose palmitate) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed, Citrus sinensis fruit extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Vitis vinifera seed oil~30–45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilGlycerin~4.1–6.2%
- 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 GlycerinOlea europaea fruit oil~3.5–5.2%
- 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 oilWater~2.4–3.7%
Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sucrose palmitate~1.5–2.2%
Citrus sinensis fruit extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTocopheryl acetate~0.8–1.2%
- 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 acetateAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateSodium gluconate~0.4–0.95%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.7%
Cetyl palmitate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability
More about Cetyl palmitateSorbitan palmitate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and stabilize the product formulation
More about Sorbitan palmitateHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilSorbitan oleate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateHylocereus undatus fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Haematococcus pluvialis oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.55%
- 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 oilRetinyl palmitate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateMangifera indica fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. There is no evidence of other benefits in skin
More about Mangifera indica fruit extractCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePotassium sorbate~0.1–0.45%
Astaxanthin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help to calm down inflammation
More about AstaxanthinBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBrassica oleracea italica extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Brassica oleracea italica extractSodium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCitric acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSolanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzoic acid~0.05–0.2%
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Limonene~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Vitis vinifera seed oil, Glycerin, Olea europaea fruit oil, Water, Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed, Sucrose palmitate, Citrus sinensis fruit extract, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl acetate, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Sodium gluconate, Cetearyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetyl palmitate, Sorbitan palmitate, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Sorbitan oleate, Hylocereus undatus fruit extract, Haematococcus pluvialis oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Retinyl palmitate, Mangifera indica fruit extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Potassium sorbate, Astaxanthin, Benzyl alcohol, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Sodium benzoate, Tocopherol, Citric acid, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Benzoic acid, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Limonene
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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.
| Temple SpaEASY GLOWINGYOUR PRODUCT | PÜRMelt Away Gel | Colleen Rothschild BeautyPurifying Cleanser | VotarySuper Sensitive Cleansing Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 35% | 34% |
| Price | — | — | $102.38 | $73.53 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Salicylic Acid | Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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