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Soothing Tea Cleansing Gel

face gel cleanser

Then I Met You

Soothing Tea Cleansing Gel

face gel cleanser

Added July 18, 2026 Last edited July 18, 2026

Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry

55%

Combination (dry)

55%

Balanced

85%

Combination (oily)

85%

Oily

85%

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Ingredients

Benefits

Actives

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This brightening cleansing gel is designed to be a sensorial experience with its natural herbal scent, tackling impurities like dirt and sweat while brightening with licorice root extract, calming with green tea, and lightly exfoliating with gluconolactone (PHA).

Key Insights

Benefits

Anti-Aging

Evens Skin Tone

Hydration

Oil Control

Soothing

Active Ingredients

AHA PHA Hyaluronic acid Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

Risks

Alcohol

Synthetic polymer

Full Ingredients

36 total

WATER RICE FERMENT FILTRATE GLYCERIN DIETHYLHEXYL SODIUM SULFOSUCCINATE SORBITOL POTASSIUM COCOYL GLYCINATE ACRYLATES/BEHENETH-25 METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER 1,2-HEXANEDIOL DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE DIGLYCERIN POTASSIUM COCOATE GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA ROOT EXTRACT PROPYLENE GLYCOL ORYZA SATIVA BRAN OIL ANTHEMIS NOBILIS FLOWER OIL CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT SODIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT PANTHENOL Vitamin B5 (panthenol) SALIX ALBA BARK EXTRACT GLUCONOLACTONE PHA CITRIC ACID AHA THEOBROMA CACAO EXTRACT GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6 THUJA OCCIDENTALIS LEAF OIL ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA FLOWER EXTRACT POLYGLYCERIN-3 DEXTRIN DISODIUM EDTA GLYCERYL ACRYLATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER T-BUTYL ALCOHOL BUTYLENE GLYCOL MALTITOL

About Soothing Tea Cleansing Gel

Overview

Soothing Tea Cleansing Gel is a lightweight gel cleanser from Then I Met You, a brand based in USA. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 36 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

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, Diglycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Diglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate and Panthenol.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily 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.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and firmness signalling. 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.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

Where it fits in a routine

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.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

No fragrance or declared allergens
No drying alcohol
Silicone-free
No microplastics
Strong humectant content for hydration
No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
4 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

Balanced skin
Combination (oily) skin
Oily skin

Less suitable for

Dry skin
Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive 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.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

Hydration 11 ingredients

Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Anti-Aging 5 ingredients

Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Soothing 4 ingredients

Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Evens Skin Tone 1 ingredient

Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Oil Control 1 ingredient

Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy 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.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Water

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

Hydration

Glycerin

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

Sorbitol

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

D-Glucitol

Hydration

Diglycerin

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Oxybispropanediol

Hydration

Propylene Glycol

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Propane-1,2-diol

Hydration

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing

Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing

Centella Asiatica Extract

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae

Soothing Anti-Aging

Panthenol Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing

Gluconolactone PHA

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

D-Glucono-1,5-lactone

Evens Skin Tone Anti-Aging Hydration

Citric Acid AHA

23rd 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

Glyceryl Caprylate

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support None

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Low

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal Low

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (4)

Sodium Hyaluronate · under 1%
Panthenol · under 1%
Gluconolactone · under 1%
Citric Acid · under 1%

Supporting ingredients (32)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Water Rice Ferment Filtrate Glycerin Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate Sorbitol Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate Acrylates/beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer 1,2-hexanediol Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate Diglycerin Potassium Cocoate Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Propylene Glycol Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Centella Asiatica Extract Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Salix Alba Bark Extract Theobroma Cacao Extract Glyceryl Caprylate Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil Ethylhexylglycerin Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract Polyglycerin-3 Dextrin Disodium Edta Glyceryl Acrylate/acrylic Acid Copolymer T-butyl Alcohol Butylene Glycol Maltitol

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

Fragrance-free
No drying alcohol
Paraben-free
Silicone-free
Microplastic-free
Sulfate-free
Dye-free
Oil-free
No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

Essential oils

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
Benzoyl peroxide
Azelaic acid
Copper peptides
Bakuchiol
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic acid
Ceramides
Signal peptides
Panthenol
Sunscreen

Use with caution

Retinoids (retinol, retinal)

Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
AHAs (glycolic, lactic)

Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
BHA (salicylic acid)

Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
PHAs (gluconolactone)

Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

Where it fits in a routine

Cleanse
Toning
Treat
Moisturise
Protect

This product is the "Cleanse" step.

Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly.
Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia): 4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Potassium Cocoate, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive 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.
Recorded ingredient risks: Alcohol, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 36 ingredients on the label.

Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

Soothing

Calms visible redness and irritation

Chelator

Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula

Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

Preservative

Keeps the product free of microbial growth

UV filter

Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Water Solvent

Estimated level: 30–80%
Confidence: Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles: Solvent

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

Hydration

3 scientific references

Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262

2 Rice Ferment Filtrate Plant extract

Estimated level: 5–20%
Confidence: Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles: Plant extract

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Rice Ferment Filtrate (sake) is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Oryza sativa

3 Glycerin Humectant

Estimated level: 5–20%
Confidence: Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles: Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

6 scientific references

Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365

4 Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate Surfactant

Estimated level: 2–10%
Confidence: Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles: Surfactant, Solvent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Docusate sodium

5 Sorbitol Humectant

Estimated level: 2–10%
Confidence: Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles: Humectant

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

D-Glucitol

Hydration

7 scientific references

International Journal of Pharmaceutics, January 2019, pages 175–183
Clinical Medicine and Research, January 2017, pages 75–87
Frontiers in Microbiology, December 2017, ePublication
3 Biotech, June 2012, pages 115-125
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, August 2011, pages 31-49
Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, July-September 2004, pages 321-336
https://wwwcir-safetyorg/sites/default/files/Mannitol, %20Sorbitol, %20Xylitol_0pdf

6 Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate Surfactant

Estimated level: 2–10%
Confidence: Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles: Surfactant

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

7 Acrylates/beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer Texture agent

Estimated level: 1–5%
Confidence: Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles: Texture agent

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Copolymer formed from the ester of 2-methylpropenoic acid and docosanol, ethoxylated, 25 mol EO (average molar ratio) and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters

Synthetic polymer

8 1,2-hexanediol Solvent

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Solvent

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

9 Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate Surfactant

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Surfactant, Solvent

9th 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.-(3-Carboxy-1-Oxo-3-Sulfopropyl)-.omega.-(Dodecyloxy)-, Disodium Salt

10 Diglycerin Humectant

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Humectant

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Oxybispropanediol

Hydration

11 Potassium Cocoate Surfactant

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Surfactant

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Potassum salt of coconut acid

12 Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Emollient

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Emollient, Soothing, Plant extract

12th 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

13 Propylene Glycol Humectant

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Propane-1,2-diol

Hydration

5 scientific references

CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
Archives of Dermatological Research, November 2019, pages 337-352
Critical Reviews in Toxicology, April 2013, pages 363-390
International Journal of Toxicology, September-October 2012, pages 245S-260S
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Physiology, 2001, pages 72-81

14 Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Emollient

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Emollient

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Oryza Sativa Bran Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the bran of the Rice, Oryza sativa L., Poaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic, palmetic and stearic

15 Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line

15th 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

16 Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract UV filter

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: UV filter, Humectant, Emollient, Occlusive, Antioxidant, Plant extract, Preservative

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing

17 Sodium Hyaluronate Humectant

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Humectant, Active

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing

5 scientific references

Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000

18 Centella Asiatica Extract Soothing

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Soothing, Surfactant, Plant extract

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae

Soothing Anti-Aging

6 scientific references

Phytomedicine, April 2018, pages 110–119
Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, August 2017, pages 311–315
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jan-Feb 2016, pages 27–33
Postepy Dermatologii I, February 2013, pages 46–49
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2010, pages 546–556
Scientific Reports, June 2021, ePublication

19 Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract Plant extract

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Plant extract

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract is is an extract of the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae

20 Panthenol Active

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Active

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing

7 scientific references

The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433

21 Salix Alba Bark Extract Soothing

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Soothing, Plant extract

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Salix Alba Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the White Willow, Salix alba L., salicaceae

22 Gluconolactone Active

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Active, Chelator

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

D-Glucono-1,5-lactone

Evens Skin Tone Anti-Aging Hydration

23 Citric Acid Active

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Active, Chelator, pH adjuster

23rd 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

24 Theobroma Cacao Extract Plant extract

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Plant extract

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Theobroma Cacao Extract is the extract of Theobroma cacao., Sterculiaceae

25 Glyceryl Caprylate Emollient

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Emollient, Surfactant

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Octanoic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration

26 Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Texture agent

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Texture agent

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate, dimethylacrylamide, lauryl methacrylate and laureth-4 methacrylate, crosslinked with trimethylolpropane triacrylate

Synthetic polymer

27 Thuja Occidentalis Leaf Oil

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Thuja Occidentalis Oil is the volatile oil expressed from the leaves and twigs of the Thuja, Thuja occidentalis L., Cupressacea

28 Ethylhexylglycerin

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line

28th 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)

Hydration

5 scientific references

PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11

29 Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract Plant extract

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Plant extract

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Bitter Orange, Citrus aurantium L. var. amara L., Rutaceae

30 Polyglycerin-3 Humectant

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Humectant

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Triglycerol

31 Dextrin Texture agent

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Texture agent

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dextrin

Oil Control

8 scientific references

Oil-Absorbing Ingredients
Help for Oily Skin
Salicylic Acid for Skin
How BHA Exfoliants Work
Which BHA Exfoliant is Right for Me?
Niacinamide Benefits: What Does Niacinamide Do for Skin?
The Best Toners for Oily Skin
The Best Moisturizers for Oily, Acne-Prone Skin

32 Disodium Edta Texture agent

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Texture agent, Chelator

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate

33 Glyceryl Acrylate/acrylic Acid Copolymer Humectant

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Humectant, Texture agent

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer is a copolymer of glyceryl acrylate and acrylic acid

Synthetic polymer

34 T-butyl Alcohol Solvent

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Solvent

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

2-Methylpropan-2-ol

Alcohol

35 Butylene Glycol Humectant

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

35th 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)

Hydration

5 scientific references

CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
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International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248

36 Maltitol Humectant

Estimated level: under 1%
Confidence: Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles: Humectant

36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

4-O-.alpha.-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucitol

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