acne-org Acne.org Cleanser
acne-org Acne.org Cleanser lists 21 ingredients on its label, 13 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.
- Water
- PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Sodium Trideceth Sulfate
- Glycerin
- Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
- PEG-150 Distearate
- Sodium Laureth 13 Carboxylate
- Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- Butylene Glycol
- Sage Extract
- Cucumber Extract
- White Oak Bark Extract
- Panthenol
- Allantoin
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Methylgluceth-20
- Polysorbate-20
- Quaternium-15
- Dmdm Hydantoin
- Disodium EDTA
Highlights
Contains PEGContains formaldehyde releasers
Formulation view Combined surfactant cleanser using SLES, betaine, and amino acids, thickened with guar gum. Enriched with extracts and panthenol. Preserved with DMDM hydantoin and quat-15. For oily/acne-prone skin. Factory note: DMDM is a formaldehyde releaser requiring strict limit control; complex preservative blends must be tested for antagonism.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- CLEANSING
- Sodium LauroamphoacetateDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-150 Distearate
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
Other ingredients
Sodium Trideceth SulfateSodium Laureth 13 CarboxylateSage ExtractCucumber ExtractWhite Oak Bark ExtractPanthenolAllantoinAcrylates CopolymerMethylgluceth-20Polysorbate-20Quaternium-15Dmdm HydantoinDisodium EDTA
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Trideceth Sulfate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroamphoacetate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-150 Distearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Laureth 13 Carboxylate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sage Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cucumber Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| White Oak Bark Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates Copolymer | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Methylgluceth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polysorbate-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Quaternium-15 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dmdm Hydantoin | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/33 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
- Non-ionic solubilizer for fragrances and oils; high concentrations can compromise preservative efficacy.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Sodium Trideceth Sulfate
- Not decoded yet
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
- Amphoteric surfactant for gentle cleansing; rich foam, low irritation to eyes and skin.
- PEG-150 Distearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier; PEG-based; mild comedogenic risk.
- Sodium Laureth 13 Carboxylate
- Not decoded yet
- Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- Amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; milder than sulfates, low comedogenic risk.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Sage Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Cucumber Extract
- Not decoded yet
- White Oak Bark Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefully
- Methylgluceth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Polysorbate-20
- Not decoded yet
- Quaternium-15
- Not decoded yet
- Dmdm Hydantoin
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (V/33 limit); monitor cumulative formaldehyde with fragrances.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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