Clarins

One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Orange Extract

One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Orange Extract

Overview

Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Orange Extract falls into the category of products that are meant to be rinsed off, peeled off, or taken off. We believe that the moisturizing effects of these products end as soon as they are removed from the skin, no matter how many moisturizing ingredients are on the ingredient list. This is why we don’t provide a moisturizing rating for them.

  • ALCOHOL-FREE
  • NON-COMEDOGENIC
  • PHTHALATE-FREE
  • SILICONE-FREE
  • PARABEN-FREE
  • ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
  • OIL-FREE

IngredientOriginFunctions
WaterNaturally occurringFormula Helper
Sodium Laureth SulfateBotanical,SyntheticCleansing,Formula Helper
Cetearyl AlcoholBotanical,SyntheticEmollient,Formula Helper
CelluloseBotanicalExfoliant,Abrasive,Formula Helper
Cocamidopropyl BetaineBotanical,SyntheticCleansing,Formula Helper
Cocamide MIPABotanical,SyntheticFormula Helper
Glycol DistearateSynthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper
GlycerinBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalMoisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper
Cetearyl GlucosideBotanical,SyntheticFormula Helper
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer SyntheticFormula Helper
TEA-Cocoyl GlutamateBotanical,Synthetic,AnimalCleansing,Formula Helper
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterBotanicalMoisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper

Ingredients explained

Function

Solvent

Origin

Naturally occurring

The 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.
Function

Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic

SLES, not to be confused with SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate), is a synthetic soap-like ingredient used in cleansing products. It foams well and removes oil and dirt. SLES may cause skin dryness and irritation, although it is considered less irritating than SLS.
Function

Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion stabilizing, Foaming, Opacifying, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic

A 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.
Function

Exfoliant, Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Emulsion stabilizing, Opacifying, Slip modifier, Surface modifier, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical

A natural ingredient that can create water-based gels, absorb oils, and exfoliate the skin. One of the main functions of cellulose is as a bulking and viscosity controlling agent. Cellulose can also modify the slip aesthetics and act as an opacifying agent.
Function

Cleansing, Antistatic, Foaming, Viscosity controlling

Origin

Botanical,Synthetic

A mildly cleansing ingredient derived from coconut. It also produces the foam that tells us our soap is actually working to remove dirt and oils.

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