Acne-Aid Liquid Cleanser Oil Control Review

Acne-Aid Liquid Cleanser Oil Control
Ingredients

Acne-Aid Liquid Cleanser Oil Control Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Myristic Acid, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sulfated Olive Oil, Glycol Distearate, Mineral Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Fragrance, Sorbitan Oleate, Sodium Hydroxide
Review

Does Acne-Aid Liquid Cleanser Oil Control Work?

 
Acne-Aid Liquid Cleanser Oil Control is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.
 
However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredient Breakdown section below.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
80
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
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Myristic Acid
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Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
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Glycerin
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PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Sulfated Olive Oil
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Glycol Distearate
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Mineral Oil
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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Disodium EDTA
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Imidazolidinyl Urea
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Fragrance
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Sorbitan Oleate
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateAn amino acid-derived surfactant with mild cleansing and strong foaming capabilities.
Myristic Acid
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Myristic AcidA common fatty acid found in various vegetable oils, most notably palm and coconut oil. It is a strongly occlusive moisturizing, emollient, and emulsifying ingredient.
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Disodium Laureth SulfosuccinateA powerful surfactant with foaming and solubilizing abilities and potential for irritancy.
Glycerin
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

A clear, pale yellow, oil-like emollient manufactured synthetically from coconut oil and polyethylene glycol. It is also used as an emulsifying agent.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mildly cleansing ingredient derived from coconut. It also produces the foam that tells us our soap is actually working to remove dirt and oils.
Sulfated Olive Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Sulfated Olive Oil
Glycol Distearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycol DistearateA diester that moisturizes by preventing water from evaporating from the skin.
Mineral Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Mineral OilAlso known as liquid paraffin, it is an amazing moisturizer (the second most occlusive one after Petrolatum). It is also an excellent emollient that fills the micro-cracks on the surface of the skin, making it appear smoother. Mineral oil is considered safe.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic ingredient that is used to thicken water and alcohol. It results in a more lightweight formula and is commonly found in gel products.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Imidazolidinyl Urea
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Imidazolidinyl UreaAn antimicrobial agent that provides broad spectrum protection.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Sorbitan Oleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sorbitan OleateA vegetable-based ingredient that stabilizes mixtures of oil and water. Sorbitan oleate serves primarily as an emulsifier that produces water-in-oil emulsions.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.