lancer The Method: Cleanse Oily-Congested Cleanser
lancer LANCER The Method: Cleanse Oily-Congested Cleanser lists 31 ingredients on its label, 31 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
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Glycerin
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Mannitol
- Jojoba Beads
- Syringa Vulgaris Leaf Cell Culture Extract
- Mentha Piperita Oil
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- Sodium PCA
- Cellulose
- Salicylic Acid
- Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- Panthenol
- Niacinamide
- Dextrin
- Maltodextrin
- Amylopectin
- Disodium EDTA
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Polydextrose
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Chlorphenesin
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Fragrance
- Limonene
- Iron Oxides
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains sulfatesContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oils
Formulation view Sulfate surfactants offer strong cleansing, paired with salicylic acid and tea tree oil for oily, acne-prone skin. Includes niacinamide and ceramides for balance. Suited for oily, combination, and congested skin types. Factory observation: Contains menthol and essential oils, posing higher sensitization risks; concentrations must be strictly controlled. Compatibility of the multi-component preservative system must be verified to avoid local irritation.E · AI inference · to be verified
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- CLEANSING
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- ANTISTATIC
- Acrylates CopolymerCocamidopropyl Betaine
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- BINDING
- Mannitol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Jojoba BeadsSyringa Vulgaris Leaf Cell Culture Extract
Other ingredients
Mentha Piperita OilMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilHydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseSodium PCACelluloseSalicylic AcidDisodium CocoamphodiacetatePanthenolNiacinamideDextrinMaltodextrinAmylopectinDisodium EDTASodium HydroxidePolydextroseCaprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanolChlorphenesinMethylisothiazolinoneMethylchloroisothiazolinoneFragranceLimoneneIron Oxides
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 3 · – | Green |
| Acrylates Copolymer | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING | 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 · – | Green |
| Mannitol | BINDING, HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Jojoba Beads | SKIN CONDITIONING, ABRASIVE | 1 · – | Green |
| Syringa Vulgaris Leaf Cell Culture Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Mentha Piperita Oil | FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/361 | 5 · – | Yellow |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN PROTECTING, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 2 · – | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium PCA | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Cellulose | ABSORBENT, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · – | Green |
| Dextrin | ABSORBENT, BINDING, BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Maltodextrin | ABSORBENT, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Amylopectin | BINDING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 5 · – | Green |
| Polydextrose | BULKING, HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Methylisothiazolinone | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/57 V/39 | 5 · – | Yellow |
| Methylchloroisothiazolinone | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/39 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | – · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Iron Oxides | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
The comedogenic column only shows scores with a published source. A blank means "no public source", not "non-comedogenic".
Ingredients explained
Each note carries its evidence level: C comes from official inventories (NMPA names, CosIng functions, annex restrictions); E is AI inference nobody has checked yet — treat it as a candidate. How we grade evidence →
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growthE · AI inference · to be verified
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Sulfate surfactant at 1–5%; strong cleansing, may cause dryness/irritationB · Third-party verified
- Acrylates Copolymer
- Acrylate synthetic polymer for film forming and antistatic; breathable film, control dosage carefullyB · Third-party verified
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusivesC · Official source
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.B · Third-party verified
- Mannitol
- Polyol humectant with binding/skin conditioning properties; high levels may cause osmotic irritationB · Third-party verified
- Jojoba Beads
- Natural wax microspheres for gentle exfoliation; particle size must be uniform; may clog pores in sensitive skin; cleanse after physical scrub.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Syringa Vulgaris Leaf Cell Culture Extract
- Plant cell culture extract with active peptides; stable and biocompatible, used at low levelsC · Official source
- Mentha Piperita Oil
- Peppermint essential oil, strong cooling; highly irritating and sensitizing at high levels; dilute, avoid in sensitive skin.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
- High polymer for thickening and film formation; water-soluble, used in physical sunscreens or gels, tacky at high levelsB · Third-party verified
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.B · Third-party verified
- Cellulose
- Plant-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; requires full hydration, poor cationic compatibilityB · Third-party verified
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.B · Third-party verified
- Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
- Amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; milder than sulfates, low comedogenic risk.B · Third-party verified
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recoveryC · Official source
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivityC · Official source
- Dextrin
- Polymer thickener and binder from starch fermentation; biodegradable, hygroscopic, may affect powder flowB · Third-party verified
- Maltodextrin
- High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.B · Third-party verified
- Amylopectin
- Polysaccharide as binder and viscosity controller; starch-derived, no significant skin irritationB · Third-party verified
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacyC · Official source
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme careB · Third-party verified
- Polydextrose
- Polysaccharide bulking and humectant; biodegradable, low irritancy; tacky at high levelsE · AI inference · to be verified
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediolC · Official source
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerinC · Official source
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.B · Third-party verified
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Strong preservative; high allergy risk, EU restricted for leave-on products, high formulation riskB · Third-party verified
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Preservative (MCI); highly sensitizing, use only in rinse-off, avoid leave-on products.B · Third-party verified
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific componentsC · Official source
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostabilityC · Official source
- Iron Oxides
- Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.C · Official source
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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