1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Aesop
Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser
face neck cleanser
Aesop
face neck cleanser
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Take the skin testNo, it's not an ingredient in your next dinner recipe, but instead Aesop's Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser (200ml) is a nutritious formula for your skin care ritual. Formulated with powerful antioxidants and mild exfoliating agents (AKA vitamin E, rosemary leaf extract and lactic acid), this face wash gently buffs away dead skin cells to reveal a smooth finish. Plus, it's infused with liquorice root renowned for its brightening and soothing abilities. It's the perfect first step in any skin care arsenal.
Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser is a cushioning cleanser from Aesop. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 29 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Water and Olive Oil Peg-7 Esters, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Water, Olive Oil Peg-7 Esters and Potassium Lactate.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Several ingredients carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive, this is one to patch test carefully or approach slowly.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Several ingredients here carry irritation flags. If your skin is reactive or you have rosacea, introduce this slowly, or ask a dermatologist first.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Olive oil, transesterification product with polyethylene glycol (7 mol EO average molar ratio)
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Potassium lactate
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium gluconate
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seeds of Black Currant, Ribes nigrum L., Saxifragaceae
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Linalool
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Cleanse" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 29 ingredients on the label.
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Dissolves and carries everything else
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Changes how the product smells or looks
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Calms visible redness and irritation
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Forms a film that slows water loss
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1-Propanaminium, N-(3-aminopropyl)-2-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyl-3-sulfo-, N-coco acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer is the crosslinked polymer formed by the reaction of laurylglucoside with 1,3-dichloro-2-propanol and sulfonated with 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl sulfonate
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Olive oil, transesterification product with polyethylene glycol (7 mol EO average molar ratio)
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is the sodium salt of the coconut fatty acid amide of N-methyltaurine. It conforms generally to the formula
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl d-glucopyranoside 2,6-bis[(Z)-9-octadecenoate] (2:1) (120 mol EO average molar ratio)
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Sodium chloride
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Potassium lactate
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sorbitan, monododecanoate, poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) derivs.
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Benzyl alcohol
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae. ISO 8902:2009
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium 1-(3,4-dihydro-6-methyl-2,4-dioxo-2H-pyran-3-ylidene)ethanolate
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium gluconate
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed or extracted from seeds of the desert shrub, Jojoba, Simmondsia chinensis, Buxaceae
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seeds of Black Currant, Ribes nigrum L., Saxifragaceae
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Fatty acids, coco
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium benzoate
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Chamomile Oil-Roman. Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the dried flower heads of the Roman Chamomile, Anthemis nobilis L., Asteraceae
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the dried flower heads of the Matricaria recutita, syn. Chamomilla recutita (L.), Compositae
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Leguminosae
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parsley Oil. Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil is a volatile oil obtained from the seeds of the Parsley, Carum petroselinum L., Apiaceae. It contains apiol, terpene and pinene
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Potassium (E,E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis L., Lamiaceae
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol
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WATER, COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE, SODIUM HYDROXYPROPYLSULFONATE LAURYLGLUCOSIDE CROSSPOLYMER, OLIVE OIL PEG-7 ESTERS, SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE, PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM LACTATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYSORBATE 20, BENZYL ALCOHOL, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA OIL, LACTIC ACID, GLYCERIN, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, SODIUM GLUCONATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL, RIBES NIGRUM SEED OIL, COCONUT ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, ANTHEMIS NOBILIS FLOWER OIL, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER OIL, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ROOT EXTRACT, CARUM PETROSELINUM SEED OIL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, TOCOPHEROL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT, LINALOOL.
LACTIC ACID.
Morning and evening, pour into clean hands and lather. Massage over face and neck and leave for one to two minutes, then rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.
8 ingredients could feed malassezia: Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Polysorbate 20, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Carum Petroselinum Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
No — it contains Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Linalool.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it morning and evening, first step.
It lists 29 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.
Aesop.
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