Elemis Skin Energising Cleanser Review

Elemis Skin Energising Cleanser
Ingredients

Elemis Skin Energising Cleanser Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Fragrance, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Sea Salt, Succinic Acid, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit Oil, Canarium Luzonicum Leaf Extract, Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Kernel Oil, Zinc Gluconate, Magnesium Aspartate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Amber Extract, Copper Gluconate, Rhizobian Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlorphenesin
Review

Does Elemis Skin Energising Cleanser Work?

 
Elemis Skin Energising 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
75
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
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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
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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Glycerin
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Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
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Lauryl Glucoside
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Xanthan Gum
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Fragrance
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Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
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Sodium Benzoate
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Sodium Chloride
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Potassium Sorbate
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Disodium EDTA
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Sea Salt
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Succinic Acid
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Lactic Acid
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Propanediol
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Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
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Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract
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Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
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Boswellia Carterii Oil
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Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit Oil
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Canarium Luzonicum Leaf Extract
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Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Kernel Oil
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Zinc Gluconate
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Magnesium Aspartate
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Phenoxyethanol
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Amber Extract
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Copper Gluconate
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Rhizobian Gum
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Sodium Hyaluronate
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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.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateAn amino acid-derived surfactant with mild cleansing and strong foaming capabilities.
Lauryl Glucoside
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Lauryl GlucosideA natural nonionic surfactant, which means it acts as an effective cleansing ingredient. It can act alone as a cleanser or be paired with anionic surfactants to make them milder on the skin.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %2
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. %1.5
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.
Fragrance
Est. %1
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.
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
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.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.

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.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Sea Salt
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sea SaltA mixture of minerals from saltwater. The studies show that sea salt may help to restore skin health by improving skin barrier function, improving moisturization, reducing inflammation, and reducing skin roughness and redness.
Succinic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Succinic Acid
Lactic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lactic AcidThe most popular AHA in skincare and less irritating than glycolic acid. It can be naturally found in sour milk. It is a humectant moisturizing, pH stabilizing, and gently exfoliating ingredient, able to soften dry, cracked, and peeling skin.
Propanediol
Est. %0.3
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.
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Litsea Cubeba Fruit OilA lemon-scented essential oil distilled from the fruits of an evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia.
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Boswellia Carterii Oil
Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Fruit OilAn essential oil derived from cilantro seeds. It has a warm, nutty, and spicy aroma and contains fragrant linalool, borneol, and pinene.
Canarium Luzonicum Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Canarium Luzonicum Leaf Extract
Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Kernel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Kernel OilA fragrant essential oil obtained from nutmeg kernels. It has a spicy, earthy, and woody aroma.
Zinc Gluconate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Zinc GluconateOne of the most commonly used ingredients in anti-acne products. It is an organic salt of zinc that helps to combat microbial infections, soothes and heals inflamed pimples, and regulates hormones in the skin.
Magnesium Aspartate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Magnesium AspartateA humectant salt of aspartic acid, a common amino acid found in the body. According to the manufacturer, magnesium aspartate in skincare products supports the supply of magnesium to skin cells.
Phenoxyethanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PhenoxyethanolThe most frequently used preservative in skincare. It is a clear, oil-like liquid synthetic substance that protects products from harmful bacteria and yeast, whilst still leaving skin microflora unharmed. It is confirmed by research to be harmless.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Amber Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Amber Extract
Copper Gluconate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Copper GluconateAn organic salt of copper that can aid in the wound healing process. The manufacturer claims it also has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, although this has yet to be confirmed. Copper gluconate is also a perspective anti-wrinkle ingredient.
Rhizobian Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rhizobian Gum
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Chlorphenesin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
ChlorphenesinA preservative and broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent that protects products from a wide range of bacteria and fungi.