Indie Lee Purifying Face Wash Review

Indie Lee Purifying Face Wash
Review

Does Indie Lee Purifying Face Wash Work?

 
Indie Lee Purifying 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
75
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
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0.3
0.3
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0.3
0.3
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0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Capryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide
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Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide
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Coco-Glucoside
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Sucrose Cocoate
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Glycerin
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Spondias Mombin Pulp Extract
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Mangifera Indica (Mango) Pulp Extract
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Fruit Extract
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Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
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Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
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Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract
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Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract
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Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower
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Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract
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Musa Sapientum (Banana) Pulp Extract
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit Extract
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Arctium Lappa Root Extract
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Xanthan Gum
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Citric Acid
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Sodium Benzoate
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Potassium Sorbate
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Propanediol
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Pentylene Glycol
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Phenethyl Alcohol
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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.
Capryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Capryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide
Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide
Coco-Glucoside
Est. %3
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.
Sucrose Cocoate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Sucrose Cocoate
Glycerin
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Spondias Mombin Pulp Extract
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Spondias Mombin Pulp Extract
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Pulp Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Pulp Extract
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.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract is the same extract as Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fruit extract. It has antioxidant properties and gives a skincare product a fresh orange scent. It also works as a thickener due to its pectin content. Read more about the extract here: Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract.

Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Fruit Extract
Rosa Damascena Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Damascena Flower ExtractDerived from the flowers of the Damask rose, this extract contains the luxurious fragrant rose essential oil and astringent tannins.
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit ExtractA fragrant and flavoring extract derived from vanilla pods. Vanillin is the main compound responsible for its scent and taste. Other compounds present in the vanilla pod are antioxidant and soothin tannins, polyphenols, and free amino acids.
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit ExtractAn extract obtained from the skin and pulp of grapes. Grape skin and pulp contain antioxidant and astringent flavonoids and tannins, famous resveratrol, and many different organic and phenolic acids.
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract

Derived from lemon peels, this fresh and citrusy extract contains mostly fragrant limonene, but also antioxidant flavonoids and organic acids.

Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Extract
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower ExtractA fragrant extract obtained from jasmine flowers with a sweet and heavy floral scent.
Musa Sapientum (Banana) Pulp Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Musa Sapientum (Banana) Pulp Extract
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit Extract
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Arctium Lappa Root ExtractA soothing and antiseborrheic extract derived from the roots of the greater burdock.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pentylene Glycol

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.

Phenethyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Phenethyl AlcoholA multifunctional ingredient that primarily serves as a preservative. Derived from the Chinese cinnamon tree, it provides broad-spectrum protection for skincare products through its antimicrobial efficacy.