Creightons Pink Grapefruit Refreshing Face Wash

Creightons Pink Grapefruit Refreshing Face Wash

Review

Results you may expect from using Creightons Pink Grapefruit Refreshing Face Wash:

Creightons Pink Grapefruit Refreshing Face Wash 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
80
Water
6
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
4
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
3
Sodium Chloride
2
Sodium Acetate
1.5
Glycerin
1.3
Polysorbate 20
0.3
Sodium Benzoate
0.3
Fragrance
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Benzophenone-1
0.3
PEG-150 Distearate
0.3
Potassium Sorbate
0.3
Disodium EDTA
0.3
PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/Cocoate
0.3
Tocopheryl Acetate
0.3
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
0.3
Red 4 (CI 14700)
0.3
Yellow 5 (CI 19140)
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
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.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %6
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.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Sodium Laureth SulfateSLES, 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.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %3
Function
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Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Sodium Acetate
Est. %2
Function
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Sodium AcetateA sodium salt that can increase the basicity of a product.
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.

Polysorbate 20
Est. %1.3
Function
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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
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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.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
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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.
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.
Benzophenone-1
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzophenone-1Description is coming soon
PEG-150 Distearate
Est. %0.3
Function
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PEG-150 DistearateA synthetic surfactant that thickens clear cleansers.
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.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
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Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/Cocoate
Est. %0.3
Function
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PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/CocoateDescription is coming soon
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit ExtractA fragrant extract derived from grapefruit peels. It mainly contains essential oil and various antioxidant organic acids and flavonoids. Limonene is responsible for its citrusy scent.
Red 4 (CI 14700)
Est. %0.3
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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.
Yellow 5 (CI 19140)
Est. %0.3
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Yellow 5 (CI 19140)A bright yellow colorant that is often also listed as FD&C Yellow 5.