skinceuticals Gentle Cleanser
skinceuticals SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser lists 28 ingredients on its label, 24 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
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- Glycerin
- Propanediol
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Methyl Gluceth-20
- Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
- Orange Peel Oil
- Limonene
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polysorbate 20
- Allantoin
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- Disodium EDTA
- Polyquaternium-39
- Sodium Chloride
- PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
- Trideceth-6
- Glycolic Acid
- Sodium Benzoate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergens
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetyl AlcoholNeopentyl Glycol DicaprateGlyceryl Stearate
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- PEG-100 Stearate
Other ingredients
Methyl Gluceth-20Polyglyceryl-4 CapratePhenoxyethanolCitrus Aurantium Dulcis OilOrange Peel OilLimoneneAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerCapryl/Capramidopropyl BetaineCaprylyl GlycolPolysorbate 20AllantoinSodium HydroxidePentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateDisodium EDTAPolyquaternium-39Sodium ChloridePEG-30 DipolyhydroxystearateTrideceth-6Glycolic AcidSodium Benzoate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Methyl Gluceth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| PEG-100 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| 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 |
| Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-39 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | — | Green |
| Trideceth-6 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water
- Solvent, formulation base; requires preservation, pure water is microbially prone.
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Methyl Gluceth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
- Ester emolient with light, non-greasy feel; well-tolerated by most skin types.
- PEG-100 Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
- Non-ionic emulsifier; biodegradable, compatibility with anionics requires check.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- 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
- Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.
- Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine
- Not decoded yet
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Polyquaternium-39
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
- W/O emulsifier for fatty acids; contains PEG, verify preservative compatibility.
- Trideceth-6
- Not decoded yet
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
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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