skinceuticals Simply Clean Gel
skinceuticals SkinCeuticals Simply Clean Gel lists 18 ingredients on its label, 17 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/Water
- Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
- Coco-Betaine
- Glycerin
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Pentylene Glycol
- Sodium Chloride
- Propylene Glycol
- Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
- Phenoxyethanol
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Disodium EDTA
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
- Orange Peel Oil
- Limonene
- Aloe Barbadensis Extract/Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Chamomilla Recutita Extract/Matricaria Flower Extract
- Citric Acid
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
- ANTISTATIC
- Coco-BetaineAcrylates Copolymer
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Pentylene Glycol
- BULKING
- Sodium Chloride
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
Other ingredients
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic AcidPhenoxyethanolSodium HydroxideDisodium EDTACitrus Aurantium Dulcis OilOrange Peel OilLimoneneAloe Barbadensis Extract/Aloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractChamomilla Recutita Extract/Matricaria Flower ExtractCitric Acid
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water | 溶剂 | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Coco-Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Acrylates Copolymer | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING | 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 | Green |
| Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid | BUFFERING | 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 | Yellow |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil | FRAGRANCE | 1 | Green |
| Orange Peel Oil | 香精 | 2 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 | Yellow |
| Aloe Barbadensis Extract/Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract | 保湿剂，皮肤调理剂 | 0 | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Extract/Matricaria Flower Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 | Green |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water
- Solvent, formulation base; requires preservation, pure water is microbially prone.
- Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
- Sodium cocoyl glycinate; mild amino acid surfactant for cleansing; precipitate in hard water, use chelators
- Coco-Betaine
- Mild amphoteric cleanser, good foam; may precipitate with cationics, control dose for low irritation
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefully
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
- Non-ionic buffer to adjust pH around 5.5; commonly used at 0.1–0.5%
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
- Sweet orange oil; fragrance/antioxidant, contains furanocoumarins (photosensitizing), use at night or with SPF.
- Orange Peel Oil
- Essential oil, fresh scent, 0.1-1%; high photosensitivity, boost SPF during day, caution for sensitive skin.
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Aloe Barbadensis Extract/Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
- Aloe extract for hydration and soothing; watch anthraquinones for allergy, patch test sensitive skin
- Chamomilla Recutita Extract/Matricaria Flower Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
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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