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Epicutis Oil Cleanser Versus Hydropeptide Cleansing Gel

Epicutis Oil Cleanser Versus Hydropeptide Cleansing Gel This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup. This lactic acid gel cleanser is formulated around Lactic Acid to exfoliate and smooth skin. What's inside Key Ingre

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Epicutis Oil Cleanser Versus Hydropeptide Cleansing Gel

This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup.

This lactic acid gel cleanser is formulated around Lactic Acid to exfoliate and smooth skin.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate

Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil

Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Wood Oil

Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil

Tocopherol

Oryza Sativa Bran Oil

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Wood Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil

Water

Coco-Betaine

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Lauramidopropyl Betaine

Propanediol

Phenethyl Alcohol

Polysorbate 20

Caprylyl Glycol

Lactic Acid

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Ethylhexylglycerin

Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract

Citrus Limon Peel Extract

Limonene

Allantoin

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Geranium Maculatum Extract

Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract

Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

Pseudoalteromonas Exopolysaccharides

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein

Citric Acid

Sebacic Acid

Sodium Salicylate

Sorbic Acid

Water, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Propanediol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Limonene, Allantoin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pseudoalteromonas Exopolysaccharides, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein, Citric Acid, Sebacic Acid, Sodium Salicylate, Sorbic Acid

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Formula cabinet

Ingredients & structured notes

Ingredient index

Ingredients Explained

  1. 01These ingredients are found in both products.
  2. 02Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
  3. 03Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
  4. 04Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
  5. 05However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
  6. 06Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
  7. 07In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
  8. 08While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
  9. 09Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
  10. 10Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger.
  11. 11However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's…
  12. 12Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
  13. 13The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure …
  14. 14Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
  15. 15Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
  16. 16So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
  17. 17You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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