Epicuren Discovery Citrus Herbal Cleanser Review

Epicuren Discovery Citrus Herbal Cleanser
Ingredients

Epicuren Discovery Citrus Herbal Cleanser Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide, Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Gluconolactone, Ammonium Chloride, Sodium PCA, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance, Glycerin, Citric Acid
Review

Does Epicuren Discovery Citrus Herbal Cleanser Work?

 
Epicuren Discovery Citrus Herbal 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
1.3
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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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil
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Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
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Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
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PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide
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Lecithin
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Panthenol
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Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
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Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
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Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
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Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
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Gluconolactone
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Ammonium Chloride
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Sodium PCA
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Sodium Citrate
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Sodium Benzoate
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Fragrance
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Glycerin
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Citric Acid
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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.
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil

A fragrant essential oil expressed from the peels of mandarin. It contains up to 74% of limonene and other volatile compounds which create its sweet, mandarin aroma. It may induce sun allergies in people sensitive to citrus fruits.

Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil

A fragrant essential neroli oil distilled from the flowers of the bitter orange tree. It has a rich, orange-floral scent with fresh and spicy notes.

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl HydroxysultaineA mild surfactant with excellent foaming properties and thickening capabilities.
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateAn anionic surfactant alternative to sulfates with an excellent foaming profile.
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide
Lecithin
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
LecithinA humectant, emollient, and emulsifier best suited for water-in-oil emulsions. Lecithin can come from sunflowers, soy, and eggs. The downside to lecithin is that it causes an extra burden on the formula’s preservative because it is nutritious.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
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.

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.
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark ExtractA potent, soothing extract from the bark of the white willow. It has potent anti-inflammatory effects due to its salicin content. Tannins from the willow bark extract have astringent effects and can aid in the skin’s healing process.
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit ExtractA soothing, cooling, and emollient extract derived from cucumbers. Cucumber has been used in skincare for centuries and is used to treat skin problems such as eye swelling, sunburn, and itchy and irritated skin.
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl/Capryl GlucosideA naturally-derived surfactant used for gentle cleansing and foam-boosting when combined with other surfactants.
Gluconolactone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
GluconolactoneA PHA derived from glucose. It has exfoliating and humectant properties and acts as a penetration enhancer for other ingredients. It has also been shown to assist in the treatment of acne and the prevention of photoaging.
Ammonium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ammonium Chloride
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.
Sodium Citrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium CitrateA salt of citric acid that has a salty and tart flavor and is used as a fragrance. It is mildly basic, meaning that its addition to a skincare product can adjust the pH upward.
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.
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.
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

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.