Kat Burki KB5 Calming Gel Cleanser Review

Kat Burki KB5 Calming Gel Cleanser
Review

Does Kat Burki KB5 Calming Gel Cleanser Work?

 
Kat Burki KB5 Calming 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
75
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
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Arnica Montana Flower Water
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Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water
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Calendula Officinalis Flower Water
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Dimethyl Sulfone
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Decyl Glucoside
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
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Caprylyl Glucoside
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Borago Officinalis Seed Extract
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Rosa Canina Seed Oil
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
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Tocopherol
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Sea Salt
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Arctium Lappa Root Extract
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
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Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Extract
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract
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Origanum Vulgare Oil
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Equisetum Arvense Extract
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Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
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Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Extract
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Cocamide MIPA
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Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
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Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
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Hydroxyethylcellulose
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Carrageenan
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Potassium Sorbate
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Sodium Benzoate
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Fragrance
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Ingredients explained

Arnica Montana Flower Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
Arnica Montana Flower Water
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower WaterA fragrant water infused with lavender essential oil. It has astringent and wound healing properties, as well as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial effects.
Calendula Officinalis Flower Water
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Calendula Officinalis Flower Water
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower WaterAn essential water obtained from German chamomile. It contains fragrant chamazulene and anti-inflammatory bisabolol, and offers some astringent benefits.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Dimethyl Sulfone
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Dimethyl Sulfone
Decyl Glucoside
Est. %1
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 Betaine
Est. %0.3
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.
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl HydroxysultaineA mild surfactant with excellent foaming properties and thickening capabilities.
Caprylyl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl Glucoside
Borago Officinalis Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Borago Officinalis Seed Extract
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Canina Seed OilRosehip oil derived from the seeds of the dog rose shrubs. It contains mainly linoleic and linolenic emollient fatty acids (and other polyunsaturated fatty acids), as well as a very high amount of antioxidant carotenoids.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

A famous olive oil widely used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer. It contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant flavonoids, and oleuropeins. Olive oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.

Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

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.
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.
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract

An extract from the seeds and pulp of pomelo. It contains vitamin E, flavonoids, tannins, and limonoids, and has antioxidant, soothing, and astringent properties. The seeds mostly contain emollient fatty 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.
Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Extract
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.

Origanum Vulgare Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Origanum Vulgare Oil
Equisetum Arvense Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Equisetum Arvense ExtractA soothing extract from the green part of the horsetail, a non-flowering plant that contains a lot of minerals beneficial for skin growth, antioxidant flavonoids, and astringent tannins.
Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Extract
Cocamide MIPA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cocamide MIPA
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium Laureth SulfosuccinateA powerful surfactant with foaming and solubilizing abilities and potential for irritancy.
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
HydroxyethylcelluloseA naturally-derived thickener that can form clear gel textures without the slimy feeling, unlike some other natural gel-formers.
Carrageenan
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CarrageenanA gum-like thickener derived from a species of red algae called Irish moss. It helps to form a soft film on the skin, and aids in stabilizing product forms.
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.
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.
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
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.