The Organic Pharmacy Cleanse Rose Diamond Exfoliating Cleanser
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Cleanse Rose Diamond Exfoliating Cleanser”
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.
CleansingSunflower seed oil polyglyceryl-10 esters, Disodium cocoyl glutamate + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Cleanse Rose Diamond Exfoliating Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (disodium cocoyl glutamate, hydrogenated castor oil, myristyl laurate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, stearyl alcohol, sunflower seed oil polyglyceryl-10 esters) 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.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · 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: Rosa damascena flower water, Parfum + 3 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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Butyrospermum parkii butter~23–34%
- 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 butterCaprylic/capric triglyceride~5.3–7.9%
- 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 triglycerideMyristyl myristate~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristateSqualene~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil that is naturally part of skin sebum that helps to soften its upper layer, reduce water loss and neutralize free radicals. It might be comedogenic. Avoid applying large concentrations (or pure oil) before sun exposure as oxidized squalene can clog pores and lead to skin irritation. Today squalene is mostly derived from vegetable oils or synthetized by yeast
More about SqualeneCetearyl ethylhexanoate~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateRosa damascena flower water~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterCocos nucifera oil~1.7–2.6%
- 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 oilGlycerin~1.3–2%
- 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 GlycerinWater~1–1.6%
Sunflower seed oil polyglyceryl-10 esters~0.85–1.25%
Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholBehenyl alcohol~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Diamond powder~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Does not have known skin benefits. Might help create an optical illusion of smoother skin
More about Diamond powderDisodium cocoyl glutamate~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoyl glutamateHydrogenated castor oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilMica~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaProtease~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myristyl laurate~0.3–0.7%
Parfum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateSalicylic acid~0.2–0.7%
- 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 acidStearyl alcohol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholSorbic acid~0.15–0.6%
Subtilisin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideTocopherol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolCitronellol~0.1–0.4%
Geraniol~0.1–0.4%
Linalool~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Myristyl myristate, Squalene, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Rosa damascena flower water, Cocos nucifera oil, Glycerin, Water, Sunflower seed oil polyglyceryl-10 esters, Benzyl alcohol, Behenyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Diamond powder, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Mica, Protease, Myristyl laurate, Parfum, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Salicylic acid, Stearyl alcohol, Sorbic acid, Subtilisin, Titanium dioxide, Tocopherol, Citronellol, Geraniol, 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 PharmacyCleanse Rose Diamond Exfoliating CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Colleen Rothschild BeautyPurifying Cleanser | CetaphilGentle Clear Pore Clearing Acne Cleanser | Armani BeautyCrema Nera Relieving Oil-In-Gel Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 77% | 75% | 71% |
| Price | — | $102.38 | — | $95.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 14 | 3 of 14 | 4 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Lactic Acid | Isopropyl Myristate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Squalene and its potential clinical useseuropepmc.org
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- 3Enhanced comedo formation in rabbit ear skin by squalene and oleic acid peroxidesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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