Works for
CleansingPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-8 diisostearate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Purifying Crème Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl laurate, peg-12 diisostearate, peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, peg-8 diisostearate) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Zingiber officinale root extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Isopropyl palmitate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateTriethylhexanoin~7.6–11.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinIsodecyl isononanoate~4.6–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearatePolybutene~3–4.5%
Triisostearin~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-8 diisostearate~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-8 diisostearateWater~1.5–2.3%
Peg-12 diisostearate~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Help oil and water mix together
More about Peg-12 diisostearateAleurites moluccanus seed oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Aleurites moluccanus seed oilVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractZingiber officinale root extract~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractDipteryx odorata seed extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.6–1.4%
- 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 oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilPogostemon cablin oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Amyris balsamifera bark oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.5–1.2%
- 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 oilCananga odorata flower oil~0.4–0.95%
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.4–0.9%
- 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 oilOenothera biennis oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilSesamum indicum seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilMauritia flexuosa fruit oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilCalophyllum inophyllum seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Macadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilGlyceryl laurate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
More about Glyceryl laurateTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateGlycerin~0.15–0.65%
- 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 GlycerinJasminum officinale flower wax~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Jasminum officinale flower waxBisabolol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololPentylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolLimonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Isopropyl palmitate, Triethylhexanoin, Isodecyl isononanoate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Polybutene, Triisostearin, Peg-8 diisostearate, Water, Peg-12 diisostearate, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Dipteryx odorata seed extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Glyceryl laurate, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycerin, Jasminum officinale flower wax, Bisabolol, Pentylene glycol, 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.
| Tom FordPurifying Crème CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | M.A.C CosmeticsHyper Real Fresh Canvas Cleansing Oil | CliniqueTake The Day Off Cleansing Oil | Bobbi BrownSoothing Face Cleanser Oil | |
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| Match | — | 30% | 30% | 29% |
| Price | — | $43.74 | $31.00 | $39.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 12 | 5 of 12 | 9 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | — | Yeast Extract |
| 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 21 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Safety Assessment of PEG Diesters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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