almost-1-618 almost 1.618 STEP TWO Gel Cleanser With Hydrating Elements
almost-1-618 almost 1.618 STEP TWO Gel Cleanser With Hydrating Elements lists 11 ingredients on its label, 11 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.
Highlights
Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcohol
Formulation view Aqueous gel cleanser featuring glycerin and gluconamide surfactants. Aloe powder and mallow extract offer soothing benefits, while xanthan gum creates a light texture. Phenethyl alcohol serves as gentle preservative, with citric acid for pH control. Suited for oily or combination skin seeking freshness. Factory view: plant extracts replace synthetic fragrances to minimize sensitization risks.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- CLEANSING
- Caprylyl/Capryl GlucosideDecyl Glucoside
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf PowderMalva Sylvestris Flower Extract
- HUMECTANT
- PCA Glyceryl Oleate
- BINDING
- Xanthan Gum
Other ingredients
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Decyl Glucoside | CLEANSING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PCA Glyceryl Oleate | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Glyceryl Caprylate | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Phenethyl Alcohol | FRAGRANCE | 0 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, mild sugar surfactant; low irritation, moderate cleansing
- Decyl Glucoside
- Mild alkyl glucoside, biodegradable; foam stabilizer, thickens with fatty alcohols, low allergenicity.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder
- Aloe leaf powder for soothing and humectancy; hygroscopic, store dry, can feel tacky at high loads
- PCA Glyceryl Oleate
- Biocompatible lipid acting as humectant and skin conditioning agent; often used as emulsion stabilizer or delivery carrier, light feel, low irritation
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Malva Sylvestris Flower Extract
- Botanical for skin conditioning and soothing; high levels of crude extracts may sensitize.
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Phenethyl Alcohol
- Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives
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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