Twelve Natural Skincare Twelve Purifying Cleansing Beauty Cream
Works for
CleansingCetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl laurate + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Twelve Purifying Cleansing Beauty Cream”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl laurate, glyceryl stearate, potassium cetyl phosphate, xanthan gum) 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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Malva sylvestris flower extract, Parfum + 2 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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Water~40–60%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateGlycerin~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholSqualane~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneGlyceryl laurate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
More about Glyceryl laurateGlyceryl stearate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePotassium cetyl phosphate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateBuddleja davidii leaf extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.85–1.25%
- 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 oilMalva sylvestris flower extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance
More about Malva sylvestris flower extractPeucedanum ostruthium leaf extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Artemisia umbelliformis extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.3–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolXanthan gum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.4%
Parfum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Squalane, Glyceryl laurate, Glyceryl stearate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Buddleja davidii leaf extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Malva sylvestris flower extract, Peucedanum ostruthium leaf extract, Artemisia umbelliformis extract, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Parfum, 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.
| Twelve Natural SkincareTwelve Purifying Cleansing Beauty CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Kate SomervilleDeliKate™ Soothing Cleanser | NaturiumMulti-Calm Cream Cleanser | e.l.f. CosmeticsPure Skin Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | — | $13.50 | $15.85 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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