Simple Skincare Replenishing Face Cream Cleanser

Simple Skincare Replenishing Face Cream Cleanser

Review

Results you may expect from using Simple Skincare Replenishing Face Cream Cleanser:

Simple Skincare Replenishing Face Cream 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
Water
9
Glycerin
6
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
4
Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate
3
Glycol Distearate
2.5
Sodium Chloride
2
Cocamide MEA
1.5
Sclerotium Gum
0.3
Sodium Benzoate
0.3
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Lauric Acid
0.3
Sodium Methyltaurate
0.3
Stearic Acid
0.3
Cetrimonium Chloride
0.3
Panthenol
0.3
Sodium Hydroxide
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
0.3
Pantolactone
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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.
Glycerin
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %6
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.
Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Sodium Methyl Lauroyl TaurateDescription is coming soon
Glycol Distearate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Glycol DistearateA diester that moisturizes by preventing water from evaporating from the skin.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %2.5
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.

Cocamide MEA
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Cocamide MEAAn ingredient that can work as an emulsifier and surfactant. It's main use is as a foaming, mild, cleansing agent.
Sclerotium Gum
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Sclerotium GumA thickener with a silky, velvety feel that many manufacturers use as an alternative to silicones.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
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Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Est. %0.3
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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideDescription is coming soon
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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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.
Lauric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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Lauric AcidA fatty acid derived from various vegetable oils such as palm or coconut oil. It helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin and is also used as a cleansing or emulsifying agent. Lauric acid is listed among common comedogenic ingredients by acne.org.
Sodium Methyltaurate
Est. %0.3
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Sodium MethyltaurateDescription is coming soon
Stearic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Stearic AcidA saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Cetrimonium Chloride
Est. %0.3
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Cetrimonium ChlorideDescription is coming soon
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.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Est. %0.3
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Sodium Cocoyl AlaninateDescription is coming soon
Pantolactone
Est. %0.3
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PantolactoneA vitamin B5 derivative. Similar to panthenol, it has several benefits as an antioxidant and humectant. However, it is less reactive and therefore products can stay stable longer.