The Crème Shop Melt Away 3-in-1 Makeup Remover + Cleanser + Moisturizer - Klean Beauty
Works for
CleansingSorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil + 2 moreCan be harsh
“Melt Away 3-in-1 Makeup Remover + Cleanser + Moisturizer .”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sorbitan sesquioleate.
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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Sorbitan sesquioleate, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract + 2 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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Ethylhexyl palmitate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateSorbeth-30 tetraoleate~6.4–9.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sorbeth-30 tetraoleatePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilMicrocrystalline wax~3.5–5.2%
Polysorbate 65~2.4–3.5%
Ceresin~1.7–2.6%
Sorbitan sesquioleate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateSynthetic wax~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxCaprylyl glycol~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolOlea europaea fruit oil~0.55–1.3%
- 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 oilVitis vinifera seed oil~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilButyrospermum parkii butter~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterLactobacillus ferment lysate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Lactobacillus ferment lysateArtemisia princeps leaf extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractMelaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractHippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractCentella asiatica leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. It can be irritating to sensitive skin. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It could, however, itself be irritating.
More about Centella asiatica leaf extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.7%
- 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 extractWater~0.1–0.45%
Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerBenzyl glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps dissolve other ingredients and preserve products
More about Benzyl glycolHexanediol~0.15–0.55%
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.5%
- 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 glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.5%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.5%
- 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 acetateRosa canina fruit oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateCamellia japonica seed oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilParfum~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Microcrystalline wax, Polysorbate 65, Ceresin, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Synthetic wax, Caprylyl glycol, Olea europaea fruit oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Artemisia princeps leaf extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Centella asiatica leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Water, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Benzyl glycol, Hexanediol, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Rosa canina fruit oil, Unknown, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Camellia japonica seed oil, 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.
| The Crème ShopMelt Away 3-in-1 Makeup Remover + Cleanser + Moisturizer - Klean BeautyYOUR PRODUCT | BADSKINHyaluronic Deep Pore Cleansing Oil | numbuzinNo. 1 Easy Peasy Cleansing Oil | Mary&MayRice Glutathione LHA Cleansing Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 30% | 29% | 28% |
| Price | — | $17.50 | $15.60 | $16.53 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 12 | 2 of 12 | 2 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | Isopropyl Myristate | Capryloyl Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3Abundance of active ingredients in sea-buckthorn oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Centella asiatica in Dermatology: An Overviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Contact dermatitis due to Madecassolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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