st-ives St Ives Clarifying Green Tea Cleanser
st-ives St Ives Clarifying Green Tea Cleanser lists 19 ingredients on its label, 19 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
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Glycerin
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Propylene Glycol
- Salicylic Acid
- Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Parfum
- Ammonium Chloride
- PEG-150 Distearate
- Menthyl Lactate
- Disodium EDTA
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
- Yellow 5
- Red 33
- Blue 1
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains PEG
Formulation view Cleanser with SLS and betaine, enriched with salicylic acid, tea tree, and olive leaf extracts. Menthol provides cooling. Ideal for oily, acne-prone skin. Formulator note: Strong surfactant blend for sebum removal; hydration needed to prevent post-wash tightness.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Laureth SulfateDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
Other ingredients
ParfumAmmonium ChloridePEG-150 DistearateMenthyl LactateDisodium EDTAIodopropynyl ButylcarbamateCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractOlea Europaea Leaf ExtractYellow 5Red 33Blue 1
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Laureth Sulfate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ammonium Chloride | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Red |
| PEG-150 Distearate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Menthyl Lactate | FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/56 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, TONIC, UV ABSORBER | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Olea Europaea Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Yellow 5 | 着色剂 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Red 33 | 着色剂 | 1 · – | Green |
| Blue 1 | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Common anionic surfactant, strong foam but drying; check cationic compatibility, high eye irritation
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
- Mild anionic surfactant, boosts foam/cleaning; low irritancy, common in wash formulations
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Ammonium Chloride
- Ammonium chloride as buffer, foam modifier, and viscosity control in shaving foams and cleansers, slightly acidic pH
- PEG-150 Distearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier; PEG-based; mild comedogenic risk.
- Menthyl Lactate
- Menthyl lactate, cooling and fragrance agent, provides mild menthol sensation for refreshing
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- Broad-spectrum preservative; mild irritation; caution for sensitized skin.
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.
- Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
- Olive leaf extract with hydroxytyrosol; antioxidant and polyphenolic; mild fragrance and skin conditioning.
- Yellow 5
- Synthetic dye for color; known allergen, may irritate sensitive skin.
- Red 33
- FD&C Red 33 synthetic dye; verify metal impurities; monitor sensitive users.
- Blue 1
- Synthetic water-soluble dye for color; use within regulatory limits
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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