Simple Skincare Smoothing Gel Cleanser

Simple Skincare Smoothing Gel Cleanser

Review

Results you may expect from using Simple Skincare Smoothing Gel Cleanser:

Simple Skincare Smoothing 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
80
Water
6
Glycerin
4
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
3
Lactic Acid
2
Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate
1.5
Sodium Hydroxide
1.3
Sodium Chloride
0.3
Sodium Benzoate
0.3
Lauric Acid
0.3
Sodium Methyltaurate
0.3
Stearic Acid
0.3
Cetrimonium Chloride
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Panthenol
0.3
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
0.3
Sodium Hyaluronate
0.3
Pantolactone
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
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. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %4
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.
Lactic Acid
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Lactic AcidThe most popular AHA in skincare and less irritating than glycolic acid. It can be naturally found in sour milk. It is a humectant moisturizing, pH stabilizing, and gently exfoliating ingredient, able to soften dry, cracked, and peeling skin.
Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate
Est. %2
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Origin
Sodium Methyl Lauroyl TaurateDescription is coming soon
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %1.5
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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 Chloride
Est. %1.3
Function
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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.

Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
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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.
Lauric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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
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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
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.
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 Cocoyl Alaninate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium Cocoyl AlaninateDescription is coming soon
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.

Pantolactone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.