Codex Labs Beauty Antu Refreshing Gel Cleanser

Codex Labs Beauty Antu Refreshing Gel Cleanser

Review

Does Codex Labs Beauty Antu Refreshing Gel Cleanser work?

Codex Labs Beauty Antu Refreshing Gel 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
75
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
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
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Water
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Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
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Propanediol
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Lactobacillus Ferment
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Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
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Glycerin
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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Potassium Cocoate
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Lactobacillus
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Sclerotium Gum
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Citric Acid
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Distarch Phosphate
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Xanthan Gum
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Sodium PCA
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Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
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Sodium Benzoate
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil
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Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Oil
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Potassium Sorbate
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Cymbopogon Martini Motia Herb Oil
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Sodium Phytate
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Potassium Olivate
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Buddleja Globosa Leaf Extract
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Aristotelia Chilensis Leaf Extract
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Ugni Molinae Leaf Extract
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Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
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Limonene
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
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 Cocoyl Glutamate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Sodium Cocoyl GlutamateA very effective yet mild cleansing ingredient derived from coconut oil.
Propanediol
Est. %4
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.
Lactobacillus Ferment
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Lactobacillus FermentA biotechnological product – a mixture of metabolic products of Lactobacillus culture. Some Lactobacillus forms have been reported to have anti-wrinkle and barrier repairing effects, as well as able to improve skin hydration, elasticity, and gloss.
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
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.

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.
Potassium Cocoate
Est. %1
Function
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Potassium Cocoate
Lactobacillus
Est. %0.3
Function
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LactobacillusA genus of probiotic bacteria. Lactobacillus bacteria are part of the human microflora and their ferment products contain antioxidants.
Sclerotium Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sclerotium GumA thickener with a silky, velvety feel that many manufacturers use as an alternative to silicones.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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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.
Distarch Phosphate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Distarch Phosphate

Description is coming soon

Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %0.3
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.
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.
Sodium PCA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium PCAOne of the most important parts of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor, a mixture of various compounds that keeps the skin’s surface well hydrated. Sodium PCA is used in skincare for its fantastic humectant properties.
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit ExtractSimilar to coconut milk or water, this fragrant extract has a sweet, coconut scent and contains a beneficial mixture of sugars, fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. It is used as an emollient ingredient in skincare due to its content of lipids and fatty acids.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
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.

Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
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Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Oil
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Cymbopogon Martini Motia Herb Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
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Cymbopogon Martini Motia Herb Oil
Sodium Phytate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium PhytateSodium phytate is a chelating agent that serves to remove heavy metal ions from water. Removing metal ions helps other ingredients, such as antioxidants and preservatives, to perform better and keep products from separating.
Potassium Olivate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium Olivate
Buddleja Globosa Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Buddleja Globosa Leaf Extract
Aristotelia Chilensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aristotelia Chilensis Leaf Extract
Ugni Molinae Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ugni Molinae Leaf Extract
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
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Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
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Limonene

One of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.