The Organic Pharmacy Antioxidant Cleansing Jelly
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CleansingSucrose stearateCan be harsh
“Incredibly effective, the cleanser gently lifts away pollution, sunscreens and makeup, leaving behind a complexion that’s glowing with cleanliness.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
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.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Citrus grandis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
- 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 oilDicaprylyl carbonate~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateGlycerin~4.3–6.5%
- 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 GlycerinWater~3.4–5.1%
Diheptyl succinate~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product finish on the skin
More about Diheptyl succinateSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.1–3.1%
- 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 oilSucrose stearate~1.4–2.2%
Benzyl alcohol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCitrus grandis peel oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilDaucus carota sativa seed oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilRosa canina fruit oil~0.5–1.15%
- 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 oilCapryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymerLavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCalendula 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 extractSalicylic acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidTocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolDimethyl mea~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethyl sulfone~0.1–0.45%
Thioctic acid~0.1–0.35%
Sorbic acid~0.1–0.3%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Water, Diheptyl succinate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sucrose stearate, Benzyl alcohol, Citrus grandis peel oil, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Salicylic acid, Tocopherol, Dimethyl mea, Dimethyl sulfone, Thioctic acid, Sorbic acid, 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.
| The Organic PharmacyAntioxidant Cleansing JellyYOUR PRODUCT | Colleen Rothschild BeautyPurifying Cleanser | MixaAnti-Imperfection Comfort Cleanser | The Jojoba CompanyCitrus Gel Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 85% | 85% | 84% |
| Price | — | — | $7.25 | $16.46 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | 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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