Cleansing Ingredients

Kaolin (Clay)

Good

A gentle white clay that soaks up oil and refines skin's feel.

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Alcohol Denat.

Fair

Denatured alcohol that dries down fast but can be drying for some.

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Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract

Fair

A plant-based cleanser, also known as shikakai, that washes gently.

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Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Powder

Fair

Ground coffee used as a physical scrub to smooth and refresh skin.

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C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Great

A gentle plant-based cleanser that doesn't strip the skin.

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Capryl Glucoside

Great

A mild, plant-based cleanser that won't leave skin tight.

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Coco-Glucoside

Great

A gentle coconut-derived cleanser that won't strip skin's moisture.

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Decyl Glucoside

Great

A gentle, plant-based cleanser that won't strip skin's moisture.

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Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

Great

A coconut-derived cleanser that's gentle on skin and scalp.

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Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Great

A mild, amino-acid-based cleanser suited to sensitive skin.

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Lauryl Glucoside

Great

A plant-based, gentle cleanser suited for sensitive skin.

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Myristyl Glucoside

Great

A gentle cleansing ingredient that lifts away oil without stripping skin.

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Poloxamer 184

Great

A gentle surfactant that dissolves oil and makeup without stripping skin.

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Poloxamer 338

Great

A very mild cleanser used in micellar waters for a residue-free rinse.

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Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate

Great

A mild emulsifier that lifts makeup and oil while staying gentle.

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Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Great

A mild cleansing agent that lifts makeup and oil gently.

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Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate

Great

A mild emulsifier that helps cleansers rinse away without residue.

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Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate

Great

An emulsifier that helps cleansing oils dissolve makeup and sunscreen.

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Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate

Great

A coconut-derived cleanser that removes makeup while staying gentle.

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Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate

Great

A mild emulsifier used in cleansers for a fresh, non-greasy finish.

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Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate

Great

An emulsifier that helps cleansing oils melt away makeup gently.

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Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate

Great

An emulsifier that helps rinse-off formulas cleanse without tightness.

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Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate

Great

An emulsifier that loosens makeup and sunscreen for easy removal.

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Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate

Great

A gentle emulsifier that lifts grime and makeup with minimal residue.

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Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate/Caprate

Great

A mild emulsifier that breaks down long-wear makeup gently.

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Propylene Glycol Decyl Glucoside

Great

A mild cleansing agent that foams gently without stripping skin.

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Purified Hawaiian Water

Great

Purified Hawaiian water hydrates skin and helps formulas absorb quickly.

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Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

Great

A coconut-derived surfactant that creates soft, mild lather.

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Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

Great

A coconut-derived cleanser that lathers gently without stripping.

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Sodium Isethionate

Great

A gentle cleansing agent common in soap-free bars and washes.

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Sodium Lauroamphoacetate

Great

A gentle coconut-derived cleanser suited for sensitive skin.

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Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate

Great

A gentle cleanser that creates fine foam without irritation.

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Sucrose Laurate

Great

A sugar-derived cleanser that removes oil without leaving skin tight.

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Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate

Great

A gentle coconut-derived cleanser that foams softly without drying skin out.

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Water (Aqua)

Great

The main liquid base that dissolves ingredients and carries actives.

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Arachidyl Glucoside

Good

A gentle cleanser that lathers lightly without leaving skin tight.

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Bentonite

Good

A volcanic clay that soaks up oil and helps mattify skin.

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C12-14 Alketh-12

Good

A mild cleansing ingredient found in shampoos and face washes.

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C12-14 Pareth-12

Good

A cleansing agent that creates lather and removes buildup.

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C20-40 Pareth-10

Good

Helps oil and water mix and aids rinse-off cleansing.

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C9-12 Alkane

Good

A lightweight solvent that helps products glide on without grease.

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Canadian Colloidal Clay

Good

A mineral clay that soaks up oil for a more matte look.

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Candida Bombicola/Glucose/ Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment

Good

A fermented cleanser that lifts oil without stripping skin.

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Capryloyl Glycine

Good

Helps balance oil and reduce the look of blemishes gently.

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Ceteareth 20

Good

Helps blend oil and water for smooth, easy-spreading creams.

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Ceteareth-12

Good

Blends oil and water for smoother, more consistent creams.

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Ceteareth-25

Good

Helps emulsify oils and boost lather for a silky finish.

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Ceteareth-6 Olivate

Good

An olive-based emulsifier that gives formulas a light, silky feel.

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Ceteth-20

Good

Helps blend oils into water for a lighter, cleaner-feeling product.

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Ceteth-20 Phosphate

Good

An emulsifier that stabilizes formulas in low-pH, acidic products.

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Ceteth-24

Good

Helps blend oils into creams for a richer, more even feel.

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Cetrimonium Chloride

Good

Softens and detangles hair while gently cleansing.

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Cocamide Mea

Good

A coconut-derived ingredient that boosts and stabilizes lather in cleansers.

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Cocamide Methyl MEA

Good

A coconut-derived ingredient that thickens and boosts lather in washes.

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Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Good

A coconut-derived cleanser that creates gentle, creamy foam.

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Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Good

A coconut-derived cleanser that creates cushiony foam and feels mild.

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Coco-Betaine

Good

A coconut-derived cleanser that creates creamy, mild foam.

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Coconut Oil Glycereth-8 Esters

Good

Coconut-derived esters that mildly cleanse and keep skin feeling soft.

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Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen

Good

A coconut-collagen cleanser that washes gently and conditions skin.

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Cocoyl Proline

Good

A mild coconut-derived cleanser that rinses clean without stripping.

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Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate

Good

A gentle cleanser that rinses clean without much residue.

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Disodium EDTA and Triethanolamine

Good

A pairing that balances pH and keeps cleansers stable.

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Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

Good

A mild cleanser that lifts away buildup without feeling harsh.

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Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate

Good

A gentle cleanser that lathers softly without stripping skin.

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Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate

Good

A creamy, sulfate-free cleanser that's milder than harsh detergents.

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Disodium Oleamido Mipa-Sulfosuccinate

Good

A foaming cleanser that lifts oil and buildup from skin and scalp.

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Glycereth-7 Caprylate/Caprate

Good

A gentle plant-based cleansing agent that lifts away oil and residue.

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Hectorite

Good

A natural clay that soaks up excess oil and leaves skin feeling fresh.

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Hydrogenated Coconut Acid

Good

A coconut-derived ingredient that cleanses gently without stripping skin.

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Illite

Good

A clay mineral that absorbs oil and leaves skin looking matte.

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Isoceteth-10

Good

A gentle cleansing agent that blends oil and water in washes.

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Isoceteth-20

Good

An emulsifier that keeps oils and fragrance evenly mixed in formulas.

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Jojoba Wax Peg-120 Esters

Good

A jojoba-derived agent that helps cleansers rinse oil away smoothly.

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Lauramidopropyl Betaine

Good

A gentle cleansing agent that creates a creamy, non-stripping lather.

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Laureth-12

Good

A surfactant that boosts lather and helps rinse away impurities.

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Laureth-2

Good

A mild surfactant that helps cleanse without a stripped feeling.

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Laureth-23

Good

A surfactant that keeps clear formulas bright and evenly mixed.

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Laureth-4

Good

A mild surfactant that boosts cleansing and smooths product feel.

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Laureth-7

Good

A surfactant that helps disperse oils for a clean, comfortable rinse.

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Laureth-8

Good

A mild surfactant that cleanses gently and rinses away easily.

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Lauryl Betaine

Good

A gentle surfactant that boosts foam and softens harsher cleansers.

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Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Good

A clay mineral that controls shine and smooths how products feel.

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Montmorillonite

Good

A clay that soaks up oil and impurities for a clearer, matte look.

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Moroccan Lava Clay

Good

A mineral clay that soaks up oil and gently polishes away impurities.

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Oleth-10

Good

Helps disperse oils in cleansers so they rinse off cleanly.

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Oleth-20

Good

Keeps toners and micellar waters clear while gently cleansing.

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Oleth-3 Phosphate

Good

Helps cleansers and lotions blend evenly for a light, clean feel.

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PEG-12

Good

A solvent that thins formulas and helps them spread more easily.

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PEG-12 Diisostearate

Good

Helps lift makeup and sunscreen for an easy, comfortable rinse.

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PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

Good

Helps rinse-off products build a gentle, cushioned lather.

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PEG-150 Distearate

Good

Helps lotions feel creamy and keeps shimmer particles evenly suspended.

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PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/Cocoate

Good

Helps cleansers glide on and lift away grime without residue.

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PEG-20 Glyceryl Laurate

Good

A mild surfactant that cleanses without leaving skin feeling stripped.

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PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

Good

Helps loosen long-wear makeup while leaving skin feeling soft.

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PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate

Good

Helps cleansers rinse off cleanly without leaving skin feeling tight.

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PEG-3 Distearate

Good

Helps cleansers lift away makeup while keeping skin comfortable.

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Peg-30 Glyceryl Cocoate

Good

A coconut-derived surfactant that cleanses gently without tightness.

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PEG-4 Dilaurate

Good

Helps blend light oils and fragrance smoothly into formulas.

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PEG-4 Laurate

Good

A mild surfactant that helps toners and gels stay clear and light.

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PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Good

Helps blend fragrance and oils evenly into clear, water-based products.

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