Elizabeth Arden
White Tea Skin Solutions Gentle Purifying Cleanser
face gel cleanser
Elizabeth Arden
face gel cleanser
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Take the skin testWhite Tea Skin Solutions Gentle Purifying Cleanser is infused with antioxidant‑rich EGCG to dissolve makeup, impurities and excess sebum while defending against environmental aggressors. Blended with purifying Myrtle Leaf, this refreshing cleansing gel leaves skin soft, nourished, balanced and soothed without stripping moisture, suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin.
White Tea Skin Solutions Gentle Purifying Cleanser is a cushioning gel cleanser from Elizabeth Arden. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 28 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, Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Butylene Glycol, 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, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Butylene Glycol and Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Arginine Cocoate, Sodium Benzoate and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily) and Oily skin. A few ingredients carry irritation flags, so reactive skin should patch test before using it on the whole face.
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 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.
A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
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.
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.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-hydroxy-, monococonut acid ester (7 mol EO average molar ratio)
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
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)
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside is the product obtained by the reaction of Epigallocatechin Gallate and glucose
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
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
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Parfum, Citronellol, Geraniol
Citronellol, Geraniol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
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 28 ingredients on the label.
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Forms a film that slows water loss
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Changes how the product smells or looks
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Dissolves and carries everything else
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
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.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1-Propanaminium, 3-amino-N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, N-coco acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycine, N-(2-aminoethyl)-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-, N-coco-acyl derivatives, monosodium salts
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-hydroxy-, monococonut acid ester (7 mol EO average molar ratio)
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Coco-Glucoside is the product obtained by the condensation of coconut alcohol with glucose.
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
L-Arginine, salts with coconut fatty acids
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
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)
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Octane-1,2-diol
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Citric Acid/Propylene Glycol/Succinic Acid Copolymer Laurate is the polymer formed by the reaction of Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol and Succinic Acid end-capped with Lauric Acid.
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside is the product obtained by the reaction of Epigallocatechin Gallate and glucose
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Myrtle, Myrtus communis L., Myrtaceae
17th 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’. '
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
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)
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Polyquaternium-7 is the polymeric quaternary ammonium salt of acrylamide and dimethyl diallyl ammonium chloride
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium hydroxide
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Benzoic acid
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium benzoate
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
titanium(4+) 2-methylpropan-2-olate; 2-Propanol, 2-Methyl-, Titanium(4+) Salt
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
identical with the INCI-name Zirconium dioxide
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Bourbon Geranium, Pelargonium graveolens (L.), Geraniaceae
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GLYCERIN, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, POTASSIUM COCOYL GLYCINATE, SODIUM COCOAMPHOACETATE, PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, ARGININE COCOATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CITRIC ACID/PROPYLENE GLYCOL/SUCCINIC ACID COPOLYMER LAURATE, Carboxylic Acid, EPIGALLOCATECHIN GALLATYL GLUCOSIDE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, MYRTUS COMMUNIS LEAF EXTRACT, PARFUM, PEG-120 METHYL GLUCOSE DIOLEATE, POLYQUATERNIUM-7, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, BENZOIC ACID, PHENOXYETHANOL, SODIUM BENZOATE, TITANUM TETRA T-BUTOXIDE, ZIRCONYL DIOXIDE, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER OIL.
Apply it first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.
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), Combination (oily), Oily 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.
6 ingredients could feed malassezia: Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Arginine Cocoate, Citric Acid/propylene Glycol/succinic Acid Copolymer Laurate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower 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 Parfum, Citronellol, Geraniol.
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 Citronellol, Geraniol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil.
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 28 ingredients, of which 0 are recorded as actives.
Elizabeth Arden.
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