1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, C16-18-alkyl esters
Dr. Ceuracle
5α Control Melting Cleansing Gel
face gel cleanser
Dr. Ceuracle
face gel cleanser
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Take the skin testA high viscosity transparent gel texture that gently spreads over the face and emulsifies with impurities and makeup without water as it turns soft through a gentle rubbing. Its unique emulsification system melts down unnecessary factors on face, leaving it clean and refreshed.
5α Control Melting Cleansing Gel is a lightweight gel cleanser from Dr. Ceuracle, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration and soothing. The ingredient list runs to 36 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Ethylhexylglycerin, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin and Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate.
Soothing: High. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Sodium Benzoate and Tocopheryl Acetate.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. 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 essential-oil-free, 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 drying alcohol, 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.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
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
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 10–40% of the formula.
Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, C16-18-alkyl esters
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% 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.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
5th 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 .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
D-Glucitol
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
N-(1-oxooctyl)glycine
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanol
16th 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-yl acetate
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
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.
Parfum
Alcohol
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
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 36 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Dissolves and carries everything else
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Forms a film that slows water loss
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Changes how the product smells or looks
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
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 10–40% of the formula.
Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, C16-18-alkyl esters
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Castor oil (Ricinus communis), hydrogenated, ethoxylated (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% 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.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
5th 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 .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
D-Glucitol
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Isotridecyl 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(2-octyldodecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (25 mol EO average molar ratio)
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2-Hexyldecyl 3-(N-hexadecanoyl-N-methyl)aminopropanoate
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
N-(1-oxooctyl)glycine
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanol
16th 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-yl acetate
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Methylpentane-2,4-diol
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Product obtained by the fermentation of glucose and methyl rapeseedate by the microorganism Candida bombicola
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycine, N-methyl-
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract is an extract obtained from the dried bark of the Ceylon Cinnamon, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Lauraceae
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract is the extract of the bark, leaves and twigs of the Witch hazel, Hamamelis virginiana L., Hamamelidaceae
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the juice expressed from the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
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.
Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purselane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Mono- and diglycerides, almond oil, ethoxylated (60 mol EO average molar ratio)
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octane-1,2-diol
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium benzoate
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Phellinus Linteus Extract is an extract of the Mushroom, Phellinus linteus, Hymenochaetaceae
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract is an extract of Cordyceps sinensis
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ganoderma Lucidum Extract is an extract of the caps and stalks of the Mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum, Polyporaceae
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3beta-Hydroxyolean-12-en-28-oic acid
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4,4'-(2,3-Dimethyltetramethylene)dipyrocatechol
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CETEARYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL, WATER, GLYCERIN, METHYL GLUCETH-20, SORBITOL, ISOTRIDECYL ISONONANOATE, OCTYLDODECETH-25, HEXYLDECYL MYRISTOYL METHYLAMINOPROPIONATE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, PARFUM, CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE, ALCOHOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, CANDIDA BOMBICOLA/GLUCOSE/METHYL RAPESEEDATE FERMENT, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SARCOSINE, CINNAMOMUM ZEYLANICUM BARK EXTRACT, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA BARK/LEAF/TWIG EXTRACT, PHENOXYETHANOL, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT, PEG-60 ALMOND GLYCERIDES, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE, PHELLINUS LINTEUS EXTRACT, CORDYCEPS SINENSIS EXTRACT, GANODERMA LUCIDUM EXTRACT, CARBOMER, OLEANOLIC ACID, NORDIHYDROGUAIARETIC ACID.
CITRIC ACID.
Squeeze out an appropriate amount on a dry hand. Gently massage in a circular motion for about 30 seconds until the texture turns soft. Wash off with a 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.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.
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 Parfum.
Yes — it contains Alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, first step.
It lists 36 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.
Dr. Ceuracle, a brand based in Korea.
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