Works for
CleansingDecyl glucoside, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Clinically proven to improve skin moisturisation*, these expertly formulated cleansing pads leave no traces behind, gently and effectively removing make-up and pollution.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, heptyl glucoside, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate) 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside
ExfoliationSide benefit · 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-blemishSide benefit · Salicylic acid, Camellia sinensis leaf extractWorks 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?
Irritancy20 strong irritants: Rosa centifolia flower water, Mentha aquatica extract + 18 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Decyl glucoside~7.5–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosidePeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~4–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHeptyl glucoside~3.1–3.8%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateBenzyl alcohol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholGlycerin~1.6–2%
- 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 GlycerinRosa centifolia flower water~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Butylene glycol~1.1–1.3%
- 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 glycolSalicylic acid~0.7–1.05%
- 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 acidOctyldodecanol~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolTocopherol~0.55–0.8%
- 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 Tocopherol1-methylhydantoin-2-imide~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- 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 extractMentha aquatica extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–0.65%
- 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 oilSorbic acid~0.3–0.6%
Limonene~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.25–0.5%
Citronellol~0.25–0.45%
Pentylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolEchium plantagineum seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that because of its high content of alpha-linolenic acid help support skin barrier function and moisturize the skin
More about Echium plantagineum seed oilCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCymbopogon martini oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilMyrocarpus fastigiatus oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.2–0.4%
Linalool~0.2–0.4%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilZanthoxylum alatum fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Eugenol~0.2–0.35%
Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables~0.25–0.5%
- 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 oil unsaponifiablesRosa damascena flower oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilCananga odorata flower oil~0.2–0.35%
Coriandrum sativum fruit oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Coriandrum sativum fruit oilEugenia caryophyllus flower oil~0.2–0.35%
Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractCardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missing
More about Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extractParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilBulnesia sarmientoi wood oil~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mentha arvensis leaf oil~0.15–0.25%
Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.15–0.25%
Salvia sclarea oil~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Decyl glucoside, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Heptyl glucoside, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Benzyl alcohol, Glycerin, Rosa centifolia flower water, Butylene glycol, Salicylic acid, Octyldodecanol, Tocopherol, 1-methylhydantoin-2-imide, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Mentha aquatica extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Sorbic acid, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Pentylene glycol, Echium plantagineum seed oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Myrocarpus fastigiatus oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Linalool, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Zanthoxylum alatum fruit extract, Potassium sorbate, Eugenol, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Rosa damascena flower oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Coriandrum sativum fruit oil, Eugenia caryophyllus flower oil, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract, Parfum, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Salvia sclarea oil
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| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 11 | 3 of 11 | 3 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 6A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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