Visual Changes Ultra Gentle Enzyme Cleanser

Visual Changes Ultra Gentle Enzyme Cleanser

Efficacy62/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Ultra Gentle Enzyme Cleanser”
From product name

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.

Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together~4.3–6.5%
Exfoliation
Papain, Allantoin
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Ultra Gentle Enzyme Cleanser”
From product name

This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

PapainEffect: LowAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating~1–1.45%
AllantoinEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.15–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 flagged ingredients
Medium risk
We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
PapainAn enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritatingHigh~1–1.45%est.
Carica papaya fruit extract—High~0.55–1.25%est.
Geranium maculatum oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~4.3–6.5%est.
Aloe barbadensis extractTraditionally 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 skinMedium~2–3%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Ananas sativus fruit extractA fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skinMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.1–0.4%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.01–0.05%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.9–5.8%
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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Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~4.3–6.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together

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Glucose~2.5–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Aloe barbadensis extract~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Potassium hydroxide~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Bromelain~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ananas sativus fruit extract~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin

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Papain~1–1.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Exfoliation

An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating

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Carica papaya fruit extract~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · high
Camellia sinensis extract~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin

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Sodium pca~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Panthenol~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Amino acids,essential mi
Not recognized
Neral~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Complex
Not recognized
Symphytum officinale extract~0.2–0.75%
Formula
Allantoin~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Geranium maculatum oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

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Methyl
Not recognized
Propylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Disodium edta~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Glucose, Aloe barbadensis extract, Potassium hydroxide, Bromelain, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Papain, Carica papaya fruit extract, Camellia sinensis extract, Sodium pca, Panthenol, Unknown, Neral, Unknown, Symphytum officinale extract, Allantoin, Geranium maculatum oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Unknown, Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta

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