The Jojoba Company Jojoba Bead Facial Cleanser
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CleansingCetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Exfoliate and clean skin with the Jojoba Bead Facial Cleanser from The Jojoba Company .”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ceteareth-20, cetearyl alcohol, stearic acid, 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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Exfoliate and clean skin with the Jojoba Bead Facial Cleanser from The Jojoba Company .”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Santalum acuminatum fruit extract + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cetearyl alcohol~5.6–6.8%
- 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 alcoholSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinJojoba esters~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersStearic acid~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCeteareth-20~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties
More about Ceteareth-20Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–1.9%
- 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 butterPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.75–1.1%
- 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 oilCocos nucifera oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilAloe barbadensis leaf powder~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf powderTocopherol~0.5–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolHamamelis virginiana extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractSaponaria officinalis leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Santalum acuminatum fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Santalum acuminatum fruit extractCarica papaya fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cucumis melo fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Cucumis melo fruit extractCananga odorata flower oil~0.3–0.55%
Cedrus atlantica bark oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.25–0.5%
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 AlcoholBenzyl benzoate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBenzyl salicylate~0.15–0.25%
Citronellol~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Linalool~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glycerin, Jojoba esters, Stearic acid, Ceteareth-20, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf powder, Tocopherol, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Saponaria officinalis leaf extract, Santalum acuminatum fruit extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Xanthan gum, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, 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.
| The Jojoba CompanyJojoba Bead Facial CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Adorn CosmeticsNatural Soothing Cleansing Milk | Refillable | QVCeramides Moisturising Cream | ALASTIN SkincareUltra Calm Cleansing Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 33% | 33% |
| Price | $24.95 | — | — | $58.00+$33.05 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 11 of 12 | 5 of 12 | 5 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Mineral Oil | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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More alternatives: VERSO Facial CleanserVersed Skin Day Maker
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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