Fourth Ray Beauty AM To The PM Gel Cleanser Review

Fourth Ray Beauty AM To The PM Gel Cleanser
Review

Does Fourth Ray Beauty AM To The PM Gel Cleanser Work?

 
Fourth Ray Beauty AM To The PM Gel 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
70
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
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0.3
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0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.2
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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Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
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Glycerin
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Polysorbate 20
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Decyl Glucoside
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Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
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Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
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Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract
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Lotus Corniculatus Flower Extract
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Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein
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Quartz
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Rose Extract
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
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Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract
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Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/Leaf Extract
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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract
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Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract
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Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract
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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
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Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
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Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
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Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
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Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract
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Cananga Odorata Flower Extract
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Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Leaf/Seed Extract
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Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
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Sodium Chloride
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Panthenol
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Cocamide MIPA
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Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
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Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
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Trisodium EDTA
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Potassium Sorbate
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Hexylene Glycol
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Phenoxyethanol
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Yellow 5 (CI 19140)
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Red 4 (CI 14700)
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Ext. Violet 2 (CI 60730)
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
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 Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
Glycerin
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Polysorbate 20
Est. %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.
Decyl Glucoside
Est. %2
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.
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl HydroxysultaineA mild surfactant with excellent foaming properties and thickening capabilities.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %1.3
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.
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Disodium Laureth SulfosuccinateA powerful surfactant with foaming and solubilizing abilities and potential for irritancy.
Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Litchi Chinensis Fruit Extract
Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract
Lotus Corniculatus Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lotus Corniculatus Flower Extract
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein
Quartz
Est. %0.3
Function
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QuartzA naturally occurring mineral that functions as an exfoliant to remove dead skin cells.
Rose Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rose ExtractRose extract is an unspecified extract from the flowers of various kinds of fragrant roses, such as Rosa damascena, Rosa centifolia, or Rosa moschata. It is very fragrant and has a fresh, rose scent. Read more about rose oil here: Rosa Damascena Flower Oil.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

An antioxidant green tea extract. In the deeper layers, it slows down the destruction of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid – thus delaying the signs of aging. It also acts as an anti-acne, soothing, moisturizing, and emollient ingredient.

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractAn extract obtained from various parts of true lavender. It mainly contains fragrant essential oil and also offers other beneficial phytochemicals with antioxidant, astringent, and cleansing effects.
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Stem Extract
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/Leaf ExtractObtained from the leaves and fragrant flowers of jasmine, this soothing and occlusive moisturizing extract has a beautiful heavy, sweet, jasmine scent.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Extract

A fragrant extract obtained from bergamot orange peels. It contains an essential oil and is a rich source of antioxidant flavonoids and organic acids.

Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract

A fragrant oil extract obtained from bitter orange flowers with some occlusive moisturizing properties and a gentle orange blossom scent.

Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit ExtractAn extract derived from mango fruit that contains antioxidant flavonoids, carotenoids, and anthocyanins, as well as many astringent tannins. It gives a formula a nice, fruity scent.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed ExtractSweet almond seed extract is extracted either from whole hulled sweet almonds or from the almond press cake left over after oil pressing. It contains various organic acids, flavonoids, and tannins – which provide antioxidant effects in skincare. Read more on almonds here: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf ExtractA soothing and astringent extract derived from the fragrant, spicy leaves of rosemary. It has strong antioxidant properties. Rosemary extract can reduce signs of inflammation and also acts as an emollient and antimicrobial agent.
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf ExtractAn extract derived from sage leaves with toning and anti-inflammatory properties. It has a mild sage aroma due to the presence of sage essential oil.
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit ExtractAn extract derived from apple fruit that has humectant moisturizing and antioxidant properties, as well as gentle anti-pigment effects. It contains humectant sugars, anti-pigment organic acids, and flavonoids.
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.
Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cucumis Melo (Melon) Fruit ExtractObtained from the seeds and peels of the melon fruit, this extract has emollient fatty oil and antioxidant phenolic compounds.
Cananga Odorata Flower Extract
Est. %0.2
Function
Origin
Cananga Odorata Flower Extract

A fragrant extract derived from Ylang-ylang flowers with a sweet, floral scent.

Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Leaf/Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Leaf/Seed Extract
Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
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.

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.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Cocamide MIPA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cocamide MIPA
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Trisodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Trisodium EDTAA chelating agent designed to encapsulate potentially harmful heavy metal ions that enter the formula through the water source. Once encapsulated, these heavy metal ions become inert.
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.
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.
Hexylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hexylene GlycolA multifunctional ingredient that is best known for its use as a solvent. It can dissolve both water-based ingredients and oils. For this reason, it can also function as an emulsifier, allowing oil and water ingredients to mix and remain stable.
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.
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.
Ext. Violet 2 (CI 60730)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ext. Violet 2 (CI 60730)