CoverGirl Clean Fresh Skincare Hydrating Cream Cleanser Review

CoverGirl Clean Fresh Skincare Hydrating Cream Cleanser
Ingredients

CoverGirl Clean Fresh Skincare Hydrating Cream Cleanser Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Coco-Glucoside, Coconut Alcohol, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Glycerin, Carbomer, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Fragrance, Xanthan Gum, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Juice, Citric Acid, Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit Extract, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Red 4 (CI 14700)
Review

Does CoverGirl Clean Fresh Skincare Hydrating Cream Cleanser Work?

 
CoverGirl Clean Fresh Skincare Hydrating Cream 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 Ingredient Breakdown section below.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
9
6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
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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Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
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Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
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Coco-Glucoside
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Coconut Alcohol
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PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
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Glycerin
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Carbomer
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Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
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Hydroxyacetophenone
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1,2-Hexanediol
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Fragrance
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Xanthan Gum
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Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Water
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Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Juice
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Citric Acid
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit Extract
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Polysorbate 20
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Sodium Benzoate
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Potassium Sorbate
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Yellow 5 (CI 19140)
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Red 4 (CI 14700)
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %65
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 Lauroamphoacetate
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Sodium LauroamphoacetateA surfactant that can boost foam. It is mild on its own but can also help mitigate the harshness of other strong surfactants.
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from the seeds of meadowfoam. It is used in skincare as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that leaves the skin feeling soft and silky after application.
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.
Coconut Alcohol
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Coconut Alcohol
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateA synthetic thickener often used in cleansing formulations. It can create very thick cleansing products while maintaining foaming ability.
Glycerin
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Carbomer
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
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.
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Hydroxyacetophenone
Est. %1
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.
1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
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.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
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.
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Water
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Fruit Water
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Juice
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit JuiceAlso labeled as "raw coconut milk", this ingredient is rich in humectant moisturizing sugars, proteins, emollient emulsified coconut oil, vitamins, and minerals.
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.
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit Extract
Polysorbate 20
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polysorbate 20A viscous, amber-colored liquid that functions as a solubilizer to disperse small amounts of oil into a large water phase. Polysorbate 20 is frequently used to solubilize fragrance oils into water-based emulsions.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
Yellow 5 (CI 19140)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Yellow 5 (CI 19140)A bright yellow colorant that is often also listed as FD&C Yellow 5.
Red 4 (CI 14700)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Red 4 (CI 14700)A synthetic dye that is also known as FD&C Red No. 4. This colorant produces a warm red hue that has an orange or yellow undertone.