estee-lauder Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask
estee-lauder Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask lists 24 ingredients on its label, 23 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\Aqua\Eau
- Myristic Acid
- Glycerin
- Behenic Acid
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Palmitic Acid
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Lauric Acid
- Stearic Acid
- Sucrose
- Montmorillonite
- Silybum Marianum Extract
- Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
- Algae Extract
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Sorbitol
- Caffeine
- Zinc Pca
- PEG-3 Distearate
- Kaolin
- Fragrance
- Disodium EDTA
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Methylisothiazolinone
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains PEGContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view A soap-based foaming cleanser: myristic, palmitic and stearic acids saponified with KOH, buffered by mild sodium methyl cocoyl taurate. Montmorillonite and kaolin add oil absorption for dual cleanser/mask use; milk thistle, gentian, algae, caffeine and zinc PCA condition. Glycerin and sorbitol offset stripping. Suits oily skin; the high-pH soap base and MCI/MI preservatives are cautions for sensitive users.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water\Aqua\Eau
- PERFUMING
- Myristic Acid
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- CLEANSING
- Behenic AcidLauric Acid
- BUFFERING · 限制 III
- Potassium Hydroxide
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Palmitic Acid
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Other ingredients
Stearic AcidSucroseMontmorilloniteSilybum Marianum ExtractGentiana Lutea Root ExtractAlgae ExtractSodium HyaluronateSorbitolCaffeineZinc PcaPEG-3 DistearateKaolinFragranceDisodium EDTAMethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water\Aqua\Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Myristic Acid | PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Behenic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 5 | Green |
| Potassium Hydroxide | BUFFERING · 限制 III/15a, 15d | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Palmitic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauric Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 4 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sucrose | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Montmorillonite | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Silybum Marianum Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Gentiana Lutea Root Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Algae Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caffeine | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
| Zinc Pca | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/24 | 1 · – | Green |
| PEG-3 Distearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Kaolin | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING · 限制 IV/119 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methylchloroisothiazolinone | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/39 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Methylisothiazolinone | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/57 V/39 | 5 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water\Aqua\Eau
- Solvent and diluent; the base for most aqueous formulations.
- Myristic Acid
- Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Behenic Acid
- Behenic acid, emulsifier and thickener; high comedogenic rating, limit use on acne-prone skin.
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Strong alkali pH adjuster, trace usage (<0.1%); corrosive, must be neutralized.
- Palmitic Acid
- Palmitic acid for emulsification/emollient; solid fat, high melting point, occlusive.
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
- Amino acid based mild surfactant, soft lather; cleaning power increases with salt but may dry out.
- Lauric Acid
- Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsification; high comedogenic rating, recommend limiting to 1-2% or combining with other acids.
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Sucrose
- Sucrose, water-soluble thickener and humectant; high levels prone to hygroscopy.
- Montmorillonite
- Not decoded yet
- Silybum Marianum Extract
- Silybum marianum extract containing silymarin, used for skin conditioning and antioxidant
- Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
- Plant root extract for conditioning and fragrance; may impart slight bitterness, test compatibility for sensitive skin
- Algae Extract
- Algae extract with humectant and conditioning effects; may contain natural fragrant components.
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.
- Caffeine
- Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.
- Zinc Pca
- Zinc salt for sebum control and antimicrobial; often paired with PCA sodium, high levels may cause sensitization
- PEG-3 Distearate
- PEG-3 distearate, mild emulsifier, low irritation; often blended with other emulsifiers to reduce dosage.
- Kaolin
- Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Preservative (MCI); highly sensitizing, use only in rinse-off, avoid leave-on products.
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Strong preservative; high allergy risk, EU restricted for leave-on products, high formulation risk
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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