Andalou Naturals Brightening Meyer Lemon Creamy Cleanser Review

Andalou Naturals Brightening Meyer Lemon Creamy Cleanser
Review

Does Andalou Naturals Brightening Meyer Lemon Creamy Cleanser Work?

 
Andalou Naturals Brightening Meyer Lemon Creamy Cleanser 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 Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
9
6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
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0.3
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0.2
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Water
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Sodium C12-14 Olefin Sulfonate
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Sorbitol
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Cetyl Alcohol
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Stearyl Alcohol
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Glycerin
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Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Stearic Acid
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Panthenol
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Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil
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Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
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Citrus Medica Fruit Juice Extract
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
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Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
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Allantoin
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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Tocopherol
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Phenethyl Alcohol
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ethyl Vanillate
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
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Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
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Ingredients explained

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %65
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Water
Est. %9
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 C12-14 Olefin Sulfonate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Sodium C12-14 Olefin Sulfonate
Sorbitol
Est. %4
Function
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SorbitolA sweet-tasting alcohol derived from glucose. Aside from its sweet taste (for which it is used as a very common sweetener), Sorbitol is also very good at retaining water and is used in skincare as a humectant.
Cetyl Alcohol
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Cetyl AlcoholA waxy solid fatty alcohol derived from palm oil. It is most commonly used as a co-emulsifier and affects the final aesthetic of the product, leaving a soft and silky feeling on the skin. Cetyl alcohol is also used as a viscosity controlling agent.
Stearyl Alcohol
Est. %2.5
Function
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Stearyl AlcoholA natural fatty alcohol that thickens, stabilizes, and keeps emulsions a bright white color. It has many uses, the main one being as an emulsifier. It also acts as an opacifying agent and emollient.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %2
Function
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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.
Glycerin
Est. %1.5
Function
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Glycerin

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

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Est. %1.3
Function
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Magnesium Ascorbyl PhosphateOne of the best-researched derivatives of vitamin C. It is more resistant to light and air and retains all the properties of ascorbic acid – antioxidant, collagen-boosting, and anti-pigmentation, but with less irritation.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Stearic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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Stearic AcidA saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Panthenol
Est. %0.3
Function
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PanthenolA popular soothing and moisturizing derivative of vitamin B5. Panthenol is particularly beneficial for dry, flaking, burned, or damaged skin. It is used to alleviate the symptoms of a rash, dermatitis, eczema, chapped lips, and sunburn.
Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract
Citrus Medica Fruit Juice Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Citrus Medica Fruit Juice Extract
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilA liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
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Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Allantoin
Est. %0.3
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AllantoinA fluffy, white powder that acts as a humectant due to its water-loving chemistry and as an exfoliant that helps to remove dead skin cells. It has also been shown to be very soothing to irritated and inflamed skin.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

An antioxidant green tea extract. In the deeper layers, it slows down the destruction of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid – thus delaying the signs of aging. It also acts as an anti-acne, soothing, moisturizing, and emollient ingredient.

Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
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Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Phenethyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
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Phenethyl AlcoholA multifunctional ingredient that primarily serves as a preservative. Derived from the Chinese cinnamon tree, it provides broad-spectrum protection for skincare products through its antimicrobial efficacy.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
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EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Ethyl Vanillate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Ethyl Vanillate
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil

A fragrant essential oil extracted from the rind or peel of a lemon. It is mainly comprised of limonene (up to 70%) and has a fresh, citrusy scent. Lemon peel oil may cause a sun-induced skin rash in people with a sensitivity towards citrus fruits.

Cananga Odorata Flower Oil
Est. %0.2
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Cananga Odorata Flower Oil

A fragrant essential oil obtained from the flowers of the tropical ylang-ylang tree. It is a popular ingredient in skincare, as well as in aromatherapy, perfumes, and the food industry for its sweet, floral, slightly fruity, jasmine-like scent.