Illuminare Optimal Bright & Clean Facial Wash

IlluminareOptimal Bright & Clean Facial WashIngredients

Illuminare Optimal Bright & Clean Facial Wash is a product from Cleansers category with 21 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil. The product is made by Illuminare.

Optimal Bright & Clean Facial Wash provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging and 6 more.

Organic score: 24% natural vs 52% chemical.

INCI

1
Water
Solvent
2
Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Myristic Acid
Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
4
Stearic Acid
Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
5
Lauric Acid
Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
6
Potassium Hydroxide
Buffering agent
7
Palmitic Acid
Cleansing agent, Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
8
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

All the Positive

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Antioxidants [2]: Ascorbyl Glucoside, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Moisturizing 5: Dipropylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Butylene Glycol
Softening 5: Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Behenic Acid, Sorbitol, Butylene Glycol
Hair structure improvement 2: Glycerin, Sorbitol
Hair gloss 2: Glycerin, Sorbitol

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol
Contains chemical fragrances
Contains chemical fragrances
Fragrance
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Behenic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Palmitic Acid#7Glycerin#8Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil#17Butylene Glycol#18
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Myristic Acid#3Stearic Acid#4Lauric Acid#5
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Illuminare Optimal Bright & Clean Facial Wash

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#2Dipropylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dipropylene Glycol is a solvent, emulsifier, viscosity decreasing, and masking agent. It helps to extract useful chemicals from plants and leaves, making natural components in a product more effective. It also helps to hydrate the skin. Considered safe for health and doesn't irritate the skin in common concentration.

#3Myristic Acid

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

#4Stearic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Stearic Acid doesn’t belong to aggressive acids. It’s a fatty acid that can be found in Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, and many natural butters and oils. The component is mostly used for formulation purposes. It makes the product spread and feel better. It’s one of the most important fatty acids in our skin cells.

#5Lauric Acid

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Antiseptic
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 4 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

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