Cosmed Complete Benefit Purifying Facial Cleanser

Cosmed Complete Benefit Purifying Facial Cleanser

Review

Results you may expect from using Cosmed Complete Benefit Purifying Facial Cleanser:

Cosmed Complete Benefit Purifying Facial 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
Water
6
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
4
Coco-Glucoside
3
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
2
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
1.5
Decyl Glucoside
1.3
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
1
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
0.3
Sodium PCA
0.3
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
0.3
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
1,2-Hexanediol
0.3
Glyceryl Oleate
0.3
Panthenol
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Fragrance
0.3
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprylate
0.3
Butylene Glycol
0.3
Zinc PCA
0.3
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
0.3
Glycerin
0.3
Acacia Senegal Gum
0.3
Carbomer
0.3
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
0.3
Oleanolic Acid
0.3
Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract
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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.
Coco-Glucoside
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Coco-GlucosideA mild cleansing and foaming agent. It can be used on its own as a gentle cleanser in a skin cleansing product or can be combined with more powerful cleansing agents, called anionic surfactants, to make them milder on the skin.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %3
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.
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Est. %2
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Origin
Sodium Cocoyl AlaninateDescription is coming soon
Decyl Glucoside
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Decyl GlucosideA surfactant that can function as both a cleansing agent and emulsifier. As a cleansing agent, it is very mild on the skin. As an emulsifier, decyl glucoside will produce oil-in-water emulsions. It is naturally derived from vegetable oils and starch.
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Disodium CocoamphodiacetateA naturally-derived mild cleansing agent. It provides foam but does not leave skin feeling stripped or dry when properly incorporated.
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Est. %1
Function
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PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

A clear, pale yellow, oil-like emollient manufactured synthetically from coconut oil and polyethylene glycol. It is also used as an emulsifying agent.

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.
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Est. %0.3
Function
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PEG-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateA synthetic thickener often used in cleansing formulations. It can create very thick cleansing products while maintaining foaming ability.
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Est. %0.3
Function
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PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesA synthetic ingredient that softens the appearance of skin and combines water with oil.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
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1,2-HexanediolA multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
Glyceryl Oleate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Glyceryl OleateA nonionic surfactant that can be used as an emulsifier, emulsion stabilizer, and thickener in both skin cleansers and leave-on skincare products.
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.
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.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
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FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprylate
Est. %0.3
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Polyglyceryl-3 CaprylateDescription is coming soon
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
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Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Zinc PCA
Est. %0.3
Function
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Zinc PCAA two-part ingredient: Zinc helps to control sebum and bacteria in acne-prone skin, while skin-identical PCA is a moisturizing humectant. Zinc PCA may even boost collagen production and so is researched as a potential anti-wrinkle ingredient.
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Est. %0.3
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PEG-60 Almond GlyceridesDescription is coming soon
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
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Glycerin

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

Acacia Senegal Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
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Acacia Senegal GumA formula helper, also known as gum arabic, derived from the African Acacia tree. It is used in skincare formulas due to its good adhesive and film-forming properties.
Carbomer
Est. %0.3
Function
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CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Est. %0.3
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Nordihydroguaiaretic AcidA powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytochemical obtained from Creosote bush. It can also be created synthetically.
Oleanolic Acid
Est. %0.3
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Oleanolic Acid

A plant-based terpenoid with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb Extract
Est. %0.3
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Crocus Chrysanthus Bulb ExtractDescription is coming soon