this works deep sleep overnight cleanser

this works deep sleep overnight cleanser

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“deep sleep overnight cleanser”
Source: thisworks US

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.

Sodium lauroyl oat amino acidsEffect: High~9.5–11.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.55–0.8%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.6%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Pogostemon cablin leaf oilUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Albizia julibrissin bark extractA plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missingHigh~0.1–0.25%est.
Beta vulgaris root extractA plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its colorMedium~1.9–2.4%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~1–1.2%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.7–1.1%est.
Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.45–0.7%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~0.1–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids~9.5–11.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycerin~4.2–5.2%
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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Dehydroxanthan gum~3.3–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps create thicker product formulations and stabilize emulsions

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Fructooligosaccharides~2.3–2.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Beta vulgaris root extract~1.9–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color

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Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Kaolin~1.7–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

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Potassium lactate~1.2–1.5%
Formula
Ethylhexylglycerin~1–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.7–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Saccharide isomerate~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Parfum~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Copper pca~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Lactic acid~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
ExfoliationMoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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Linalool~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum wood oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Ormenis multicaulis flower oil~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Albizia julibrissin bark extract~0.1–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationEvens skin toneAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing

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Sodium citrate~0.1–0.2%
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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Tocopherol~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, Glycerin, Dehydroxanthan gum, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta vulgaris root extract, Benzyl alcohol, Kaolin, Potassium lactate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Saccharide isomerate, Parfum, Copper pca, Lactic acid, Linalool, Cinnamomum camphora linalooliferum wood oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Ormenis multicaulis flower oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Sodium citrate, Tocopherol, Sodium benzoate

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this works deep sleep overnight cleanser
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