This La Mer cleanser creates a rich lather to lift away impurities and excess oil. It aims to leave skin feeling soft and refreshed, with a focus on clarifying without causing dryness.
Sephora price
$35.00 - $115.00
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Sephora reviews
4.5 / 5
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Glass take
4.5 / 5 overall fit
A luxurious foaming cleanser that effectively removes impurities and oil without stripping the skin, making it suitable for a range of skin types.
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View SephoraWhat Sephora says
A gentle cleanser that purifies even delicate, sensitive skin, drawing out impurities and excess oil, leaving skin refreshed, soft, and supple.
Massage over damp skin to create a rich, foaming lather. Rinse thoroughly.
If using as a men’s shaving foam, gently work lather into beard area to ensure even coverage.
Avoid eye area.
What Glass adds
A high-end cleanser that delivers on its promise of effective yet gentle cleansing. It's a good option for those seeking to manage oiliness and pore appearance while maintaining skin comfort.
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Routine fit
This cleanser is best used as the first step in your morning or evening skincare routine to remove surface impurities, makeup, and excess oil before applying treatment products.
Why it works
The useful question is not whether this product is good in a vacuum. It is whether it makes your routine easier to run or just adds one more bottle with a familiar ingredient on it.
What it actually does well
Where it starts to feel redundant
Routine fit
Morning or night
This cleanser can be used both morning and night. In the morning, it helps to remove any oil and impurities accumulated overnight. In the evening, it effectively removes makeup, sunscreen, and daily grime.
Glass rating
A luxurious foaming cleanser that effectively removes impurities and oil without stripping the skin, making it suitable for a range of skin types.
Full ingredient breakdown
Solvent
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0.0 / 10
The base for many skincare formulations.
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Hydration
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
Draws moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and supple.
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Dryness, hydration
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Surfactant
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3.0 / 10
A fatty acid that helps to create lather and cleanse the skin. Can be stripping in high concentrations.
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Cleansing
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Potential for dryness if skin is sensitive
Surfactant
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3.0 / 10
A fatty acid that contributes to the cleansing and lathering properties of the formula.
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Cleansing
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Surfactant
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3.0 / 10
A fatty acid that aids in cleansing and creating a lather.
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Cleansing
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Surfactant
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1.0 / 10
A gentle surfactant derived from coconut oil, known for its good foaming properties and mildness.
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Gentle cleansing
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pH Adjuster
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2.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the formula. Can be irritating in high concentrations.
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Formula stability
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Potential for irritation
Surfactant
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3.0 / 10
A fatty acid that contributes to cleansing and lathering.
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Cleansing
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Surfactant
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3.0 / 10
A fatty acid that helps create lather and cleanse the skin.
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Cleansing
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Preservative
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2.0 / 10
A common preservative used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetic products.
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Product preservation
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Potential for skin irritation in sensitive individuals
Skin Conditioning
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1.0 / 10
Derived from various types of algae, it can offer hydrating and antioxidant benefits.
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Hydration, antioxidant support
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Exfoliant
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4.0 / 10
Provides gentle physical exfoliation.
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Exfoliation
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Can be too abrasive for very sensitive skin
Skin Conditioning
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2.0 / 10
A mineral salt that can help regulate sebum production and has anti-inflammatory properties.
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Oil control, soothing
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Emollient
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1.0 / 10
A nourishing oil that can help soften and moisturize the skin.
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Moisturizing, softening
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Fragrance
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4.0 / 10
Provides a distinct scent. Can be irritating or sensitizing for some.
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Scent
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Potential for irritation and sensitivity
Exfoliant
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4.0 / 10
Offers mild physical exfoliation.
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Gentle exfoliation
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Chelating Agent
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0.0 / 10
Helps to improve the stability and texture of the product.
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Product texture
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Skin Conditioning
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1.0 / 10
A mineral that can help support skin barrier function.
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Skin barrier support
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Skin Conditioning
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2.0 / 10
A mineral that plays a role in skin repair and collagen production.
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Skin repair
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Skin Conditioning
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1.0 / 10
A mineral that can help soothe and revitalize the skin.
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Soothing, revitalization
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Skin Conditioning
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1.0 / 10
Also known as Vitamin B3, it can help improve skin barrier function and reduce inflammation.
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Skin barrier, anti-inflammatory
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Emollient
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1.0 / 10
A byproduct of sunflower oil extraction, it has emollient properties to soften the skin.
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Softening skin
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Exfoliant
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4.0 / 10
Provides gentle physical exfoliation.
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Exfoliation
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Can be too abrasive for very sensitive skin
Antioxidant
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1.0 / 10
A derivative of Vitamin E, it provides antioxidant protection.
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Antioxidant protection
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Antioxidant
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3.0 / 10
Contains antioxidants and can have a brightening effect. May increase photosensitivity.
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Antioxidant, brightening
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Potential photosensitivity
Exfoliant
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4.0 / 10
Provides physical exfoliation and can have detoxifying properties.
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Exfoliation, detoxification
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Can be drying or irritating for some
Skin Conditioning
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2.0 / 10
Rich in antioxidants and nutrients, it can help nourish and revitalize the skin.
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Nourishing, revitalizing
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Skin Conditioning
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1.0 / 10
An extract from kelp, known for its skin-conditioning and antioxidant properties.
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Skin conditioning, antioxidant
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Skin Conditioning
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1.0 / 10
A probiotic ingredient that can help support the skin's microbiome and barrier function.
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Microbiome support, barrier function
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Skin Conditioning
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1.0 / 10
An extract from red algae, known for its antioxidant and soothing properties.
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Antioxidant, soothing
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Antioxidant
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2.0 / 10
A potent antioxidant derived from brown algae, known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
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Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
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Skin Conditioning
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3.0 / 10
A gemstone known for its purported energizing and detoxifying properties.
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Skin revitalization
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Effectiveness is largely anecdotal
Antioxidant
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2.0 / 10
Can help reduce puffiness and has antioxidant properties.
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Reducing puffiness, antioxidant
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Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A solvent and humectant that helps ingredients penetrate the skin and keeps it hydrated.
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Hydration, penetration enhancement
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A form of hyaluronic acid that attracts and holds moisture in the skin.
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Hydration
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Skin Conditioning
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1.0 / 10
Rich in minerals and antioxidants, it helps to condition and revitalize the skin.
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Skin conditioning, revitalization
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Surfactant
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2.0 / 10
A mild surfactant that helps to cleanse the skin.
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Gentle cleansing
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A sugar that helps to retain moisture and protect skin cells.
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Hydration, protection
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Skin Conditioning
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3.0 / 10
Believed to have skin-brightening and smoothing properties.
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Skin brightening
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Effectiveness is largely anecdotal
Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A sugar alcohol that helps to attract and retain moisture.
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Hydration
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, it helps to hydrate the skin.
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Hydration
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Skin Conditioning
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3.0 / 10
A type of jade powder, believed to have soothing and revitalizing properties.
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Skin soothing
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Effectiveness is largely anecdotal
Skin Conditioning
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2.0 / 10
A compound found in marine organisms, it may help protect skin from environmental stressors.
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Environmental protection
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Skin Conditioning
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1.0 / 10
A peptide that can help to soothe and calm the skin.
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Soothing, calming
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A sugar that can help attract and retain moisture.
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Hydration
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Humectant
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0.0 / 10
A sugar alcohol that helps to moisturize and condition the skin.
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Moisturizing
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Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A natural moisturizing factor that helps to hydrate and soften the skin.
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Hydration, softening
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Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A conditioning agent that forms a moisturizing film on the skin.
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Moisturizing film
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Thickener
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A cellulose derivative used to thicken cosmetic formulations.
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Product texture
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Emulsifier
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3.0 / 10
An emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water ingredients. Can be comedogenic for some.
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Emulsifying
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Potential for clogged pores
Surfactant
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3.0 / 10
A non-ionic surfactant used for cleansing and emulsifying. Can be irritating.
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Cleansing, emulsifying
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Potential for irritation
Solvent
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1.0 / 10
A solvent and plasticizer that can help improve product texture.
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Product texture
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Humectant
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1.0 / 10
A solvent and humectant that helps to hydrate the skin and improve ingredient penetration.
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Hydration, penetration
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Solvent
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4.0 / 10
A solvent that can help ingredients penetrate the skin. Can be drying and irritating.
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Solvent
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Potential for dryness and irritation
Fragrance
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5.0 / 10
Adds scent to the product. Can cause irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
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Scent
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Potential for irritation and allergic reactions
Fragrance
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4.0 / 10
A common fragrance ingredient that can cause allergic reactions in some.
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Scent
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Potential for allergic reactions
Fragrance
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4.0 / 10
A common fragrance ingredient derived from citrus peels. Can cause allergic reactions.
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Scent
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Potential for allergic reactions
Antioxidant
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3.0 / 10
An antioxidant that can help prevent product degradation. Some concerns about its safety.
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Product preservation
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Potential for skin irritation
Preservative
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2.0 / 10
A preservative used to prevent microbial contamination.
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Product preservation
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Preservative
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1.0 / 10
A common preservative used to inhibit the growth of mold and yeast.
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Product preservation
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Preservative
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1.0 / 10
A preservative that helps prevent the growth of microorganisms.
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Product preservation
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pH Adjuster
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2.0 / 10
Used to adjust the pH of the formula. Can be alkaline and potentially irritating.
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pH adjustment
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Potential for irritation
Chelating Agent
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1.0 / 10
Helps to improve the stability and texture of the product by binding to metal ions.
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Product stability
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Chelating Agent
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1.0 / 10
Works similarly to Tetrasodium EDTA to enhance product stability.
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Product stability
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Colorant
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A synthetic colorant used to give the product its blue hue.
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Colorant
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A synthetic colorant used to give the product its yellow hue.
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Colorant
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A synthetic colorant used to give the product its green hue.
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Colorant
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A synthetic colorant used to give the product its yellow hue.
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FAQ
While formulated to be gentle, it contains fragrance and several surfactants that could potentially irritate very sensitive skin. It's recommended to patch test first.
Yes, it is designed to draw out impurities and excess oil, which includes removing makeup. For heavy or waterproof makeup, a dedicated makeup remover might be more effective as a first step.
