ultraceuticals Ultra Clear Foaming Cleanser
ultraceuticals Ultraceuticals Ultra Clear Foaming Cleanser lists 28 ingredients on its label, 27 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
- Polysorbate 20
- Methylpropanediol
- Decyl Glucoside
- PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Lactic Acid
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Mandelic Acid
- Salicylic Acid
- Allantoin
- Sodium PCA
- Niacinamide
- Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
- Disodium EDTA
- Phenylpropanol
- Santalum Spicata Wood Oil
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil
- Phenoxyethanol
- Sodium Chloride
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Sodium Benzoate
- Benzoic Acid
- Eugenol
Highlights
Free of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains alcoholContains parabensContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view Amino acid cleanser, water-based, using polysorbate and glucoside for cleansing. Contains salicylic, mandelic, and lactic acid; multi-acid combinations require attention to irritation and pH balance. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and benzoates. Added witch hazel water for soothing and essential oils for fragrance. Formula emphasizes gentle cleansing and exfoliation; suitable for combination oily skin, sensitive skin should evaluate multi-acid load.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaMethylpropanediol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
- CLEANSING
- Decyl Glucoside
- ASTRINGENT
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- BUFFERING
- Lactic Acid
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Other ingredients
Sodium HydroxideMandelic AcidSalicylic AcidAllantoinSodium PCANiacinamideDisodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl PhosphatesCaprylyl GlycolSodium Lauroyl LactylateDisodium EDTAPhenylpropanolSantalum Spicata Wood OilEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilEugenia Caryophyllus Bud OilPhenoxyethanolSodium ChlorideDehydroacetic AcidSodium BenzoateBenzoic AcidEugenol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Methylpropanediol | SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Decyl Glucoside | CLEANSING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana Water | ASTRINGENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | — | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 | Green |
| Mandelic Acid | ANTIMICROBIAL | 2 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 | Yellow |
| Allantoin | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, SOOTHING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium PCA | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 | Green |
| Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HAIR FIXING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Phenylpropanol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 1 | Green |
| Santalum Spicata Wood Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/355 | 3 | Green |
| Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING · 限制 III/356 | 3 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 | Yellow |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 | Yellow |
| Benzoic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, pH ADJUSTERS · 限制 V/1 | 1 | Green |
| Eugenol | DENATURANT, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/71 | 2 | Yellow |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Methylpropanediol
- Diol solvent and extraction carrier; enhances solubility of actives, low irritation profile.
- Decyl Glucoside
- Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.
- PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
- PEG-modified emulsifier; mild, low-foam. For O/W and anhydrous systems, check compatibility and viscosity.
- Hamamelis Virginiana Water
- Hamamelis water; tannins/flavonoids for astringent and soothing; low conc, generally well-tolerated
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Mandelic Acid
- Alpha-hydroxy acid for exfoliation and antibacterial effects; mild penetration, less photosensitivity than other AHAs
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Allantoin
- Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates
- Gentle two-phase/ionic cleanser & conditioner, vitamin E phosphate; mild but needs compatibility testing
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
- Mild emulsifier at 1–5%; suitable for sensitive skin, mind cationic surfactant compatibility
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Phenylpropanol
- Phenylpropanol for fragrance and solvent; allergen risk, requires assessment
- Santalum Spicata Wood Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
- Eucalyptus leaf oil, strong essential oil; high irritation, strictly limited usage
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud Oil
- Clove bud oil, natural fragrance and antimicrobial; restricted III/356, eugenol allergen risk.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Benzoic Acid
- Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.
- Eugenol
- Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin
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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