Overview
It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser falls into the category of products that are meant to be rinsed off, peeled off, or taken off. We believe that the moisturizing effects of these products end as soon as they are removed from the skin, no matter how many moisturizing ingredients are on the ingredient list. This is why we don’t provide a moisturizing rating for them.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
| Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
| Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Acrylates Copolymer | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
| Sodium Chloride | Naturally occurring, Synthetic | Fragrance,Flavor,Formula Helper |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | Botanical, Synthetic | Preservative,Formula Helper |
| PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
| Arginine Cocoate | ||
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
| Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate | Cleansing |
Ingredients explained
The 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.
A naturally-derived mild cleansing agent. It provides foam but does not leave skin feeling stripped or dry when properly incorporated.
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
Function
Emollient, Adhesive, Antistatic, Binding, Dispersing, Film-forming
Origin
Synthetic
A highly functional synthetic ingredient that forms a protective layer on the skin and reduces static buildup. It gives an emollient feel to the product, including a silky after-feel.
Function
Fragrance, Flavor, Bulking, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Naturally occurring, Synthetic
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.