Besame Cosmetics Cold Cream Cleanser & Makeup Remover Review

Besame Cosmetics Cold Cream Cleanser & Makeup Remover
Ingredients

Besame Cosmetics Cold Cream Cleanser & Makeup Remover Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isododecane, Glyceryl Stearate, Tridecyl Stearate, C15-19 Alkane, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Farnesene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Hydroxyacetophenone, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Cetearyl Glucoside, HEMA, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Sorbitan Stearate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Acacia Catechu Gum, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Citric Acid, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Octyldodecanol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Beeswax, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Juice, Yogurt Extract
Review

Does Besame Cosmetics Cold Cream Cleanser & Makeup Remover Work?

 
Besame Cosmetics Cold Cream Cleanser & Makeup Remover 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
60
9
6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
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Isododecane
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Glyceryl Stearate
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Tridecyl Stearate
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C15-19 Alkane
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Hydrogenated Farnesene
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
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Glycerin
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Propanediol
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Tridecyl Trimellitate
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Phenoxyethanol
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Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
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Hydroxyacetophenone
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
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Tocopherol
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Cetearyl Glucoside
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HEMA
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Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
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Sorbitan Stearate
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Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
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Acacia Catechu Gum
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Panthenol
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Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate
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Xanthan Gum
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
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Citric Acid
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
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Sodium Hyaluronate
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Octyldodecanol
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Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
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Beeswax
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Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Juice
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Yogurt Extract
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %60
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.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Est. %9
Function
Origin
C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateA synthetic emollient ester. It works to improve the appearance of the skin by filling in the microcracks on the surface, thereby making the skin appear softer and smoother. It imparts a lightweight, velvety feel.
Isododecane
Est. %6
Function
Origin
IsododecaneAn emollient derived from petroleum with high spreadability. It is often used as a replacement for oils and silicones because it leaves no residue behind on the skin. When a product is labeled as “oil-free” it may contain isododecane instead of heavier oils.
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glyceryl StearateAn emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
Tridecyl Stearate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Tridecyl Stearate
C15-19 Alkane
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
C15-19 Alkane
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %2
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.
Hydrogenated Farnesene
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Farnesene
Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Cetearyl AlcoholA blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateAn emollient blend of a compound used in the production of lubricants and caprylic and capric fatty acids.
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Propanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Tridecyl Trimellitate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tridecyl Trimellitate
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6A polymeric ingredient that works best in water-based formulas to create gel textures. It helps to stabilize emulsions and control viscosity.
Hydroxyacetophenone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
HydroxyacetophenoneAn antioxidant compound that can be found in many plants, although it is manufactured synthetically for skincare purposes. It can boost the preservative action of other conservants.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.

Cetearyl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cetearyl GlucosideAn emulsifier that creates stable mixtures of oil in water that feel soft and spread easily. Cetearyl glucoside is sold with cetearyl alcohol as an emulsifier blend and also provides some body to the formula.
HEMA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
HEMA
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilA famous occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil. It is derived from coconuts and may give a product a lovely coconut scent. Coconut oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Sorbitan Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sorbitan StearateA vegetable-derived ingredient most commonly used as an emulsifier to stabilize water and oil mixtures.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateA biodegradable chelating agent that chemically captures the heavy metal ions naturally present in water and disarms their harmful effects.
Acacia Catechu Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acacia Catechu Gum
Panthenol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Canina Fruit OilAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil extracted from the little hard seeds inside of the red, fleshy rosehip. It contains mainly emollient fatty acids and a very high amount of antioxidant carotenoids, which give the oil its light orange color.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower ExtractDerived from German chamomile flowers, this extract is especially known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing benefits. It contains two soothing compounds called chamazulene and bisabolol, as well as antioxidant flavonoids.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Octyldodecanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
OctyldodecanolAn emollient fatty alcohol that spreads easily without leaving a greasy residue on the skin. It is also used as a solvent and dispersing agent for other ingredients.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Calendula Officinalis Flower ExtractAn extract derived from the flowers of the pot marigold. Its yellow to bright orange flowers contain carotenoids, triterpenoids, and flavonoids. They all have fantastic anti-inflammatory activity and can help to soothe inflamed skin.
Beeswax
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BeeswaxA waxy substance made by bees while they are building their honeycombs. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient with wound healing and antimicrobial properties similar to those of honey. Its bleached, purified form is called Cera alba.
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Juice
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Juice
Yogurt Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Yogurt Extract