Thayers Witch Hazel Blemish Clearing Cleanser

Thayers Witch Hazel Blemish Clearing Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Lauryl glucoside, Sodium cocoyl isethionate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Witch Hazel Blemish Clearing Cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, lauryl glucoside, sodium cocoyl isethionate, 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

Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~3.4–5.1%
Sodium cocoyl isethionateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~2.2–3.3%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~1.7–2.6%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.1–0.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Cymbopogon schoenanthus leaf extract
Medium risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~1.7–2.6%est.
Hamamelis virginiana extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~1.4–2%est.
Cymbopogon schoenanthus leaf extract—High~0.15–0.55%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~3.4–5.1%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~2.2–3.3%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~1.1–1.7%est.
Aloe barbadensis extractTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.95–1.4%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.01–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Betaine~5.8–8.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Glycerin~3.7–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Lauryl glucoside~3.4–5.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~2.2–3.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Decyl glucoside~1.7–2.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Hamamelis virginiana extract~1.4–2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAntibacterialReduces rednessAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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

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Aloe barbadensis extract~0.95–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Glycerin~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Water~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cymbopogon schoenanthus leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Sodium citrate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
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

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Citric acid~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture

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Ingredient list view

Water, Betaine, Glycerin, Lauryl glucoside, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Decyl glucoside, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Aloe barbadensis extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Water, Cymbopogon schoenanthus leaf extract, Xanthan gum, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride

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