Three Ships Refresh Papaya + Salicylic Acid Cleanser
Works for
CleansingDisodium cocoyl glutamateCan be harsh
“Refresh Papaya + Salicylic Acid Cleanser”
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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Refresh Papaya + Salicylic Acid Cleanser This Product Is a foaming cleanser that prevents and minimizes breakouts Good for oily and combination skin types Why We Love It Three Ships Refresh Papaya + Salicylic Acid Cleanser reveals your brightest and softest skin with papaya extract.”
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.
Anti-blemishALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICENot delivered
“Aspen bark extract, naturally rich in salicylic acid, gently cleanses and removes makeup while reducing the appearance of blemishes.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, Citrus paradisi peel oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderWater~12–17%
Pentylene glycol~4.8–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolGlycerin~3.3–5%
- 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 GlycerinDisodium cocoyl glutamate~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoyl glutamateBetaine~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSaccharomyces ferment filtrate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces ferment filtrateCitric acid~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidChamomilla recutita flower extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractCarica papaya fruit extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractPopulus tremuloides bark extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed jojoba estersCitrus paradisi peel oil~0.4–0.95%
Sodium pca~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaSodium lactate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateArginine~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineAspartic acid~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidPca~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about PcaGlycine~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineAlanine~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineSerine~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineValine~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Proline~0.1–0.45%
Threonine~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineIsoleucine~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
More about IsoleucineHistidine~0.05–0.25%
Phenylalanine~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Water, Pentylene glycol, Glycerin, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Betaine, Saccharomyces ferment filtrate, Citric acid, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Populus tremuloides bark extract, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Sodium pca, Sodium lactate, Arginine, Aspartic acid, Pca, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine
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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.
| Three ShipsRefresh Papaya + Salicylic Acid CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeCream to Foam Cleanser | EviDenS de BeautéThe Cleansing Foaming Gel | Drunk ElephantMello Marula Cream Cleanser with 1.0% Colloidal Oatmeal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 34% | 33% |
| Price | $22.00 | $12.71−$9.29 | — | $18.00−$4.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 12 of 16 | 12 of 16 | 12 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Ubiquinone | Colloidal Oatmeal |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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