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- Clarins 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
| Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
| Cellulose | Botanical | Exfoliant,Abrasive,Formula Helper |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| Cocamide MIPA | Botanical, Synthetic | Formula Helper |
| Glycol Distearate | Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
| Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Cetearyl Glucoside | Botanical, Synthetic | Formula Helper |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
| TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
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.
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.