mdacne Customized Hydrating Cleanser
mdacne MDacne Customized Hydrating Cleanser lists 21 ingredients on its label, 20 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.
- Salicylic Acid
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Aqua
- Ascorbic Acid
- Camellia Sinensis Extract
- Cocamide MEA
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Disodium EDTA
- Disodium Oleamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Glycol Stearate
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Extract
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Hamamelis Virginiana
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Perfume
- Phenoxyethanol
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Tocopheryl Acetate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains sulfates
Formulation view Acidic cleanser containing 2% salicylic acid and glycolic acid, blended with algae, tea, and licorice extracts for soothing. Coconut-derived betaine provides mild foam. Suitable for oily, keratinized, and acne-prone skin. Formulation note: the dual-acid system offers strong exfoliation but higher irritation potential; strict pH control is required, recommending low frequency use and enhanced moisturization for sensitive skin.
Key ingredients
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Ascorbic AcidCamellia Sinensis Extract
- SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING
- Cocamide MEA
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- CHELATING
- Disodium EDTA
Other ingredients
Disodium Oleamido Mea-SulfosuccinateEthylhexylglycerinGlycol StearateGlycolic AcidGlycyrrhiza Glabra ExtractGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideHamamelis VirginianaHydrogenated Castor OilPerfumePhenoxyethanolSodium Laureth SulfateSodium Lauryl SulfateTocopheryl Acetate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ascorbic Acid | ANTIOXIDANT, BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Camellia Sinensis Extract | ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamide MEA | SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Oleamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycol Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Glycyrrhiza Glabra Extract | 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hamamelis Virginiana | 收敛剂, 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Perfume | 香精, 香氛 | 1 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauryl Sulfate | CLEANSING, DENATURANT, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 4 · 0 | Yellow |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Ascorbic Acid
- Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.
- Camellia Sinensis Extract
- Green tea extract, polyphenols, antioxidant, soothing, low comedogenic.
- Cocamide MEA
- Foam booster and thickener for cleansing products; 1-3%, check compatibility with anionic surfactants
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Disodium Oleamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate
- Not decoded yet
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Glycol Stearate
- Glycol stearate emulsifier and thickener; improves texture and feel, generally well-tolerated.
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Extract
- Glutinous licorice extract for brightening and calming; glycyrrhizic acid content varies
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning
- Hamamelis Virginiana
- Witch hazel; astringent and soothing plant extract. Aqueous extracts mix well; check dispersion for dry powders.
- Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Hydrogenated castor oil for emollient, emulsifying, mild cleansing; ensure high purity
- Perfume
- Perfume/Fragrance blend. Opaque composition, a leading cause of contact dermatitis. Must list specific EU 26 allergens if present. Patch test required.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Strong anionic surfactant, high foam; high irritation risk, avoid in sensitive formulas.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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