Works for
CleansingPeg-5 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateCleanses gently
“Clean Genie Cleansing Butter”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, peg-5 glyceryl triisostearate) 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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 3 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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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideEthylhexyl palmitate~5–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitatePeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearatePeg-5 glyceryl triisostearate~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-5 glyceryl triisostearatePolyethylene~2.7–4%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~1.8–2.7%
- 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 extractMalachite extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is claimed to be able to support collagen product in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is missing
More about Malachite extractPrunus yedoensis leaf extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus lannesiana flower extract~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus serrulata flower extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbic acid~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidMalic acid~0.35–0.8%
Tocopherol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 TocopherolTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneAluminum hydroxide~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideWater~0.15–0.6%
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- 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 glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl benzoate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCitronellol~0.1–0.35%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLimonene~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 LimoneneTitanium dioxide~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Blue 1 lake~0.05–0.2%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.15%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-5 glyceryl triisostearate, Polyethylene, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Malachite extract, Prunus yedoensis leaf extract, Prunus lannesiana flower extract, Prunus serrulata flower extract, Ascorbic acid, Malic acid, Tocopherol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum hydroxide, Water, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Ci 19140
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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.
| WishfulClean Genie Cleansing ButterYOUR PRODUCT | ISDINEssential Cleansing | Dr. AltheaPore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm | SurrattHinoki Skincare Cleansing Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 24% | 22% | 22% |
| Price | — | $34.79 | $17.20 | $95.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Sunflower Seed Oil | Corallina Officinalis Extract | Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 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 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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