Works for
CleansingCetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol + 4 moreCleanses gently
“This cleanser removes make-up from your face and eyes in a single wipe, and rinses off with water.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, peg-33 castor oil, peg-40 castor oil, sodium cetearyl sulfate, stearic acid) 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.
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.4–0.95%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“With a lactic and citric acid blend, this gentle face wash exfoliates dead skin cells to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, age spots and hyperpigmentation.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Paraffinum liquidum~6.2–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumPropylene glycol~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolGlycerin~2.7–4%
- 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~2.1–3.1%
- 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 alcoholCetyl alcohol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholStearic acid~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAlgin~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AlginPeg-33 castor oil~0.95–1.45%
Peg-40 castor oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 castor oilSodium cetearyl sulfate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cetearyl sulfateLactic acid~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidBorneol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidParfum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylparaben~0.1–0.3%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.25%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeCoumarin~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Paraffinum liquidum, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Algin, Peg-33 castor oil, Peg-40 castor oil, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Lactic acid, Borneol, Citric acid, Parfum, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ci 42090, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Coumarin
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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.
| Yon-Ka ParisLait NettoyantYOUR PRODUCT | Paul & JoeCleansing Cream | EmbryolisseLait Crème Fluid | DermalexPsoriasis Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 45% | 41% |
| Price | $25.00 | $34.80+$9.80 | $14.00−$11.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 2 of 9 | 2 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Glycine Soja Oil | Petrolatum |
| Irritancy | High | 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate journals.sagepub.com
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