facetheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 Pro
facetheory facetheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 Pro lists 19 ingredients on its label, 16 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua
- Glycerin
- Glycolic Acid
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Salicylic Acid
- Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
- Sodium Glycolate
- Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
- Lactic Acid
- Sodium Salicylate
- Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Sodium Lactate
- Polyglyceryl- 6 Behenate
- Citric Acid
- Potassium Sorbate
- Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil (D-Limonene: 0.97%
- Linalool: 0.001%)
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfates
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- BUFFERING
- Glycolic AcidSodium Glycolate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearatePolyglyceryl-6 Stearate
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
Other ingredients
Quillaja Saponaria Bark ExtractLactic AcidSodium SalicylateCetyl HydroxyethylcelluloseGlyceryl CaprylateSodium LactatePolyglyceryl- 6 BehenateCitric AcidPotassium SorbateCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil (D-Limonene: 0.97%Linalool: 0.001%)
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Glycolate | BUFFERING | 0 · – | Green |
| Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, FRAGRANCE, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Salicylate | DENATURANT, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/3 | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Glyceryl Caprylate | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lactate | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, KERATOLYTIC | 0 · – | Green |
| Polyglyceryl- 6 Behenate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil (D-Limonene: 0.97% | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Linalool: 0.001%) | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
- Gentle emulsifier suitable for sensitive skin; oil-soluble, often paired with others; non-comedogenic
- Sodium Glycolate
- Gentle buffering salt for adjusting formulation pH; use with soaps within neutral range.
- Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
- Quillaia saponaria bark extract, cleansing foaming agent; contains natural saponins, potentially allergenic, strong foaming but moderate mildness.
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Sodium Salicylate
- Preservative (V/3 limit) and keratolytic aid; caution for sensitive skin and pregnancy.
- Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose derivative; viscosity booster and emulsion stabilizer; pH sensitive.
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.
- Sodium Lactate
- Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent
- Polyglyceryl- 6 Behenate
- Not decoded yet
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil (D-Limonene: 0.97%
- Not decoded yet
- Linalool: 0.001%)
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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