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Beautycounter Countermatch Refreshing Foaming Cleanser – $35

♣ Living Clean Superstar

Living Clean Rating: 9 out of 10

Performance Rating: (5 / 5)

Ingredients Rating: (4 / 5)

Lisa Irritation Level: None

Noteworthy Ingredients: Plum Seed Oil, Squalane, Phytic Acid

The description of this product on the Beautycounter website reads, “This creamy foaming cleanser features squalane, plum oil, and phytic acid to remove face and eye makeup, wash away impurities, and get you glowing. Leaves skin feeling soft and smooth, not tight or dry.”

I feel that this product has done a little better for me in terms of removing makeup than some cream cleansers and that it seems to have been fine on my skin.

It does contain phenoxyethanol (a preservative that some people cannot tolerate but that I seem to be okay using).

I did not notice any potentially problematic smell with this product.

I would consider buying this product agaain.

Size: 5 oz.

Beautycounter Rating: 4.8 Stars (2438 Ratings)

Credo Clean: Meets Criteria

Clean at Sephora: Meets Criteria

Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria

EU Compliant: Meets Criteria

Pregnancy Pick: Maybe (Phenoxyethanol)

Think Dirty Rating: 4 (yellow)

EWG Product Rating: EWG Verified

EWG Ingredient Rating: 3 (yellow)

EWG Problem Ingredients: Phenoxyethanol (4), Acacia senegal gum (3), Sodium hydroxide (4).

Fragrance Ingredients: None

All Ingredients: Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Plum Seed Extract, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Lauroyl/Myristoyl Methyl Glucamide, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycol Distearate, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Coconut Acid, Stearic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Squalane, Phytic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sodium Isethionate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Myristic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol.

Beautycounter Counterstart Cococream Cleanser – $22

♥ Lisa’s Choice

♣ Living Clean Superstar

Living Clean Rating: 9 out of 10

Performance Rating: (5 / 5)

Ingredients Rating: (4 / 5)

Lisa Irritation Level: None

Noteworthy Ingredients: Coconut Oil, Witch Hazel Water, Sunflower Seed Oil, Phytic Acid

The description of this product on the Beautycounter website reads, “This gentle daily cleanser removes makeup and impurities without stripping away moisture. The formula, made with a blend of coconut oil and aloe vera, leaves skin feeling nourished and soothed and is perfect for sensitive skin.”

I think that this is a nice basic cleanser that my skin seems to like and that is reasonably priced.

It does not contain any fragrance ingredients, and the only ingredients that seem to have the potential of being problematic for many people are phenoxyethanol (a preservative that some people cannot tolerate) and coconut.

The $7 shipping charge does add to the price of the product, and so this would be a good product to order from Beautycounter when purchasing other items or during a “free shipping” sale.

I suspect that eventually I will buy this product again.

Size: 4 oz.

Beautycounter Rating: 4.8 Stars (1510 reviews)

Credo Clean: Meets Criteria

Clean at Sephora: Unclear

Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria

EU Compliant: Meets Criteria

Pregnancy Pick: Maybe (Phenoxyethanol)

Think Dirty Rating: 4 (yellow)

EWG Product Rating: EWG Verified

EWG Ingredient Rating: 4 (yellow)

EWG Problem Ingredients: Aloe vera (4), Phenoxyethanol (4)

Fragrance Ingredients: None

All Ingredients: Water, Decyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Coconut Oil*, Sorbitan Olivate, Witch Hazel Water, Palmitic Acid, Cetearyl Glucoside, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Tocopherol, Sunflower Seed Oil*, Bisabolol, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Panthenol, Stearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Phytic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Myristic Acid, Citric Acid.

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Beekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser – $38

Living Clean Rating: 8 out of 10

Performance Rating: (4 / 5)

Ingredients Rating: (4 / 5)

Lisa Irritation Level: Very Mild

Noteworthy Ingredients: Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Malic Acid, Goat Milk, Colostrum, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactose, Milk Protein, Bilberry Fruit Extract, Honey, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Whey Protein.

The description of this product on the Beekman 1802 website reads, “Our AHA- and BHA-powered Milk Wash instantly transforms from a light jelly formula into a deep-cleansing milk to dissolve makeup, deeply purify, and exfoliate without abrasive scrubs. This multi-action cleanser helps draw out oil-based debris and is kind to your skin, leaving it feeling silky soft and moisturized, rather than dry and tight. Benefits: Removes makeup including water-resistant formulas. Deep cleanses and exfoliates for clearer, brighter skin. Helps control oily skin, clears pores, and resurfaces. This cleanser includes alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) and beta hydroxy acids (BHA), both of which are designed to exfoliate the skin.”

Although this product does not seem to be designed for people with dry skin, I obtained a small sample size bottle of the product and tried it out a few times.

I didn’t seem to have any problems with it irritating my skin.

However, it felt a little too drying to be ideal for my own very dry skin. I guess that was due to the salicylic acid.

The product has a slight scent from the variety of botanical ingredients used, but I did not find it to be unpleasant.

While I don’t think this is likely going to be an ideal choice for those with dry or aging skin, it does seem like a fairly clean product that may be okay for other people.

Size: 5 oz.

Ulta Rating: 4.3 Stars (207 reviews)

Credo Clean: Meets Criteria

Clean at Sephora: Meets Criteria

Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria

EU Compliant: Meets Criteria

Pregnancy Pick: No (Salicylic Acid, Natural Fragrance, Sodium Benzoate)

EWG Ingredient Rating: 5 (yellow)

EWG Problem Ingredients: Lactic acid (4), Glycolic acid (4), Salicylic acid (3), Malic acid (4), Orange fruit extract (4), Aloe vera leaf juice (4), Comfrey root extract (4), Sodium benzoate (3)

Fragrance Ingredients: Bilberry fruit extract, Sugar maple extract, Orange fruit extract, Lemon fruit extract, Sugarcane extract, Honey, Matricaria flower extract, Blue thistle flower extract, Comfrey root extract, Cucumber fruit extract

All Ingredients: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Water, Sucrose Laurate, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Malic Acid, Goat Milk, Colostrum, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactose, Milk Protein, Bilberry Fruit Extract, Sugar Maple Extract, Orange Fruit Extract, Lemon Fruit Extract, Sugarcane Extract, Honey, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Matricaria Flower Extract, Blue Thistle Flower Extract, Comfrey Root Extract, Cucumber Fruit Extract, Whey Protein, Sucrose Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sucrose Palmitate, Citric Acid, C10-18 Triglycerides, Lecithin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate

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Burt’s Bees Sensitive Facial Cleanser – $10

♣ Living Clean Superstar

Living Clean Rating: 9 out of 10

Performance Rating: (5 / 5)

Ingredients Rating: (4 / 5)

Lisa Irritation Level: None

Noteworthy Ingredients: Sunflower Seed Oil, Coconut Oil, Cotton Flower Extract, Cocoa Seed Butter, Witch Hazel Water, Aloe Vera Juice

The Burt’s Bees website states about this product, “Embrace this deep clean that’s extra kind to sensitive skin. Proven to moisturize while gently removing dirt, oil and makeup, our cleansing formula uses softening Cotton Extract, which helps sustain moisture, along with a dose of soothing Aloe for the complete, gentle treatment your face craves. 98.9% natural origin. Formulated without parabens, phthalates, petrolatum and SLS, fragrance or soap.”

Although EWG lists a few potentially problematic ingredients, this product seems to have been fine for me even when I used it on a regular basis.

No added fragrances are used and the product smells okay to me.

I worked my way through a whole container and would use it again in the future if that was what was readily available to me.

Size: 6 oz.

Amazon Rating: 4.6 Stars (8835 reviews)

Credo Clean: Meets Criteria

Clean at Sephora: Unclear

Drunk Elephant Clean: No

EU Compliant: Meets Criteria

Pregnancy Pick: Maybe (Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate)

Think Dirty Rating: 1 (green)

EWG Product Rating: 2 (green)

EWG Ingredient Rating: 4 (yellow)

EWG Problem Ingredients: Phenoxyethanol (4), Benzoic acid (3), Sodium benzoate (3). (Also contains Trehalose, Alcohol denat.)

Fragrance Ingredients: None

All Ingredients: Water, sunflower seed oil, glycerin, cetyl alcohol, beeswax, sucrose stearate, cetearyl alcohol, coconut oil, cotton flower extract, rice extract, beet root extract, soapbark extract, cocoa seed butter, yucca schidigera leaf/root/stem extract, artemisia umbelliformis extract euphrasia officinalis extract, witch hazel water, sugar cane extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, silica, sucrose, fructose, glucose, coco-glucoside, inositol maltodextrin, citric acid, benzoic acid, trehalose, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, zinc oxide, alcohol denat., phenoxyethanol

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Bybi Milk Melt – $17

Living Clean Rating: 7 out of 10

Performance Rating: (3 / 5)

Ingredients Rating: (4 / 5)

Lisa Irritation Level: Very Mild

Noteworthy Ingredients: Aloe Vera Juice, Lactic Acid, Coconut Fruit Extract, Xylitol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Oat Kernel Extract

The description of this product reads, “Milk Melt is a dreamy, creamy oat milk cleanser that clarifies and soothes even the most sensitive and irritated skin. A calming oat milk base gently cleanses without stripping, whilst oat kernel extract effectively lifts traces of dirt, oil, and sunscreen. Probiotic coconut yogurt re-balances the skin’s microbiome, helping to boost skin health, prevent breakouts and soothe redness. Feel fresh-faced (and not tight-faced!) with this gentle alternative to harsh cleansers.”

Although this product did not cause my skin to become red or to itch, it also did not seem to be very good for my skin.

After the first try, I really did not feel like using it again and only was able to bring myself to put it on my face a couple more times before giving up on it.

The inclusion of the benzyl alcohol could be an issue for me.

In addition, I wonder about the oat-based ingredients since non-organic oats tend to be very contaminated with glyphosate.

Roundup and other brands of glyphosate have a strongly negative effect on the microbiome, killing off good bacteria and allowing toxin-producing fungi to thrive.

In any case, although I like Bybi’s strawberry seed oil, I don’t see myself buying this cleanser again.

Size: 5 oz.

Credo Rating: 4.1 Stars (8 reviews)

Credo Clean: Yes

Clean at Sephora: Meets Criteria

Drunk Elephant Clean: Unclear

EU Compliant: Meets Criteria

Pregnancy Pick: Maybe (Benzyl Alcohol, Xylitol)

EWG Product Rating: 3 (yellow)

EWG Ingredient Rating: 5 (yellow)

EWG Problem Ingredients: Aloe vera (3), Benzyl alcohol (6), Lactic acid (4). (Also contains Xylitol, Oat kernel extract, Citric acid)

Fragrance Ingredients: None

All Ingredients: Water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, coco-glucoside, glycerin, sorbitan laurate, sodium cocoamphoacetate, xanthan gum, lauryl glucoside, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, benzyl alcohol, lactic acid, coconut fruit extract, caprylic acid, xylitol, tocopherol, polyglyceryl-4 laurate, lactobacillus ferment, dilauryl citrate, oat kernel extract, magnesium aluminum silicate, citric acid, sorbic acid

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Cocokind AHA Jelly Cleanser – $18

♣ Living Clean Superstar

Living Clean Rating: 10 out of 10

Performance Rating: (5 / 5)

Ingredients Rating: (5 / 5)

Lisa Irritation Level: None

Noteworthy Ingredients: Banana Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Arginine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Gluconic Acid.

The Cocokind website states about this product, “Our unique blend of 4% alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) from hibiscus flowers (2%) and fermented grape blend (2%) is gentle enough to protect your barrier but strong enough to break down the daily build-up of grime, pollution, and makeup. A hydrating trio keeps skin comfortable for a complete cleansing experience. Helps unclog and minimize the appearance of pores. Gently removes dead/dull skin. Removes impurities, daily pollutants, and makeup. Leaves skin soft, smooth, and hydrated.”

This product seems mildly exfoliating but gentle enough to use on my own delicate skin.

I find that using it once or twice a week works well for me.

Size: 2.9 oz.

Cocokind Rating: 4.7 Stars (360 reviews)

Credo Clean: Meets Criteria

Clean at Sephora: Meets Criteria

Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria

EU Compliant: Meets Criteria

Pregnancy Pick: Yes

Think Dirty Rating: 3 (green)

EWG Ingredient Rating: 2 (green)

EWG Problem Ingredients: Capryl/capramidopropyl betaine (3), Lactic acid (4).

Fragrance Ingredients: Banana extract, hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract

All Ingredients: Water, glycerin, betaine, banana extract, saccharomyces ferment, capryl/capramidopropyl betaine, arginine, xanthan gum, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, polyglyceryl-4 cocoate, polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, isoamyl laurate, sodium chloride, grape fruit extract, sodium hyaluronate, lactic acid, phenylpropanol, citric acid, tartaric acid, gluconic acid.

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Drunk Elephant Beste #9 Jelly Cleanser – $32

Performance Rating: Not Yet Rated

Ingredients Rating: (4 / 5)

The description of this product reads, “An innovative jelly cleanser that removes all traces of makeup, excess oil, pollution, and any other grime from the day. With a unique blend of mild surfactants and makeup-dissolving emollients, this gentle formula rinses away without an ounce of residue, leaving skin clean and soft.”

I have not tried this product yet but hope to do so soon.

Size: 5 oz.

Sephora Rating: 4.0 Stars (2584 reviews)

Credo Clean: Meets Criteria

Clean at Sephora: Yes

Drunk Elephant Clean: Yes

EU Compliant: Meets Criteria

Pregnancy Pick: Maybe (Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Phenoxyethanol,Sodium Benzoate)

Think Dirty Rating: 4 (yellow)

EWG Product Rating: 2 (green)

EWG Ingredient Rating: 4 (yellow)

EWG Problem Ingredients: Cocamidopropyl betaine (5), Aloe vera (3), Phenoxyethanol (4), Sodium hydroxide (4), Sodium benzoate (3)

Fragrance Ingredients: Cantaloupe fruit extract

All Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycolipids, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Lauryl Glucoside, Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Polylysine.

Evanhealy Cleansing Milk – $37

♣ Living Clean Superstar

Living Clean Rating: 10 out of 10

Performance Rating: (5 / 5)

Ingredients Rating: (5 / 5)

Lisa Irritation Level: None

Noteworthy Ingredients: Rose Geranium Hydrosol, Kaolin, Aloe Vera, Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Sunflower Seed Oil, Yucca Schidigera Root Extract, Olive Oil

The Evanhealy website states about the Simply Basic version of this product, “Ideal for the most sensitive, reactive and easily irritated skin. Simply Basic Cleansing Milk pairs the creaminess of a plant milk with the lightly lathering action of natural yucca root creating a nourishing, effective and deep cleansing product. This skin-balancing formula effectively draws impurities leaving skin exquisitely clean. Daily use softens and loosens the hardened waxy deposits that are blackheads. Adding plant oils and floral waters to the skin restores vitality, balances hydration and refines the appearance of pores, resulting in skin that is soft and supple. Our creamy cleansing milk, handmade with refreshing aloe vera, nourishing plant oils, antioxidant-rich gotu kola, and purifying white kaolin clay leaves skin feeling clean, supple and perfectly refreshed. Essential oil free, to support and cleanse even the most troubled and sensitive skin.”

The product is also available in Rose Cleansing Milk (with rose geranium and lavender oils), Blue Lavender Cleansing Milk (with lavender and blue chamomile oils), and Patchouli Rose (with rose geranium, lavender and patchouli oils) versions.

I’ve tried all of these except for the Patchouli Rose version.

While I’m not sure that any of them have exactly been a problem for my skin, the only one that I might buy again is the Simply Basic.

The scents of the rose geranium and blue chamomile oils are not very appealing to me, and I also do not think they are very good for my skin.

The Simply Basic version does seem like a gentle cleanser that I feel okay about using.

However, I don’t think that it does as good of a job removing makeup as some of the other products on this page, meaning that I might have to use a pre-cleanser more often if I were using it.

Size: 4 oz.

Evanhealy Rating: 5.0 Stars (6 reviews)

Credo Clean: Meets Criteria

Clean at Sephora: Meets Criteria

Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria

EU Compliant: Meets Criteria

Pregnancy Pick: Yes

EWG Product Rating: 2 (green)

EWG Ingredient Rating: 2 (green)

EWG Problem Ingredients: Flower essences (4)

Fragrance Ingredients: Rose geranium hydrosol, Yucca schidigera root extract, Honeysuckle flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Hope extract, Horse chestnut extract, Flower essences

All Ingredients: Water, Rose Geranium Hydrosol*, Kaolin, Aloe barbadensis*, Decyl Glucoside, Coconut Oil*, Shea Butter*, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Glycerin, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sunflower Seed Oil*, Yucca Schidigera Root Extract, Honeysuckle (Lonicera caprifolium) Flower Extract, Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) Flower Extract, Olive Oil*, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Xanthan Gum, Gotu Kola Extract, Hops Extract, Horse Chestnut Extract, Tocopherol, Flower Essences. *Organic

(All information listed is for the Simply Basic version.)

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First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser – $24

Living Clean Rating: 7 out of 10

Performance Rating: (3 / 5)

Ingredients Rating: (4 / 5)

Lisa Irritation Level: Very Mild

Noteworthy Ingredients: Green Tea Leaf Extract, Licorice Root Extract, Aloe Vera Juice, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Sodium PCA, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate.

The desciption of this product on the First Aid Beauty website reads, “A fragrance-free, gentle cleanser that effectively removes makeup, dirt and grime, leaving skin soft and supple. The whipped texture transforms into a sumptuous cream when blended with water. Infused with a powerful Botanical Antioxidant blend, it helps safeguard skin against environmental aggressors while also calming irritated skin. This non-stripping, pH-balanced formula works to maintain skin’s natural acidity and helps reduce flare ups, never leaving skin feeling tight or dry. Dermatologist Tested, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Soy-Free, Suitable for Sensitive Skin, Vegan, Nano-Free. Free from Drying Alcohols, Artificial Colorants, Artificial Fragrance, Lanolin, Mineral Oil, Parabens, Petrolatum, Phthalates, Propylene Glycol, Sulfates, Talc, Formaldehydes, Oxybenzone, Coal Tar, Hydroquinone, Triclocarbon, Ethanol.”

Although this product is stated by the company as being appropriate for those with dry skin, I felt like it was much more drying to my skin than any other cleanser I have used in recent years.

I also felt that it was a little irritating to my eyes and therefore would be disinclined to use it to take off eye makeup.

Apart from that, I don’t feel that it was noticeably irritating to my skin and so think that it conceivably could be an okay cleanser for those who have skin that is not as dry as mine.

The ingredient list looks reasonably clean and many people with sensitive skin seem to report good experiences with it.

After a couple of tries, I decided not to put it on my own skin any more, though.

Size: 5 oz.

Ulta Rating: 4.5 Stars (707 reviews)

Credo Clean: Unclear

Clean at Sephora: Yes

Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria

EU Compliant: Meets Criteria

Pregnancy Pick: Maybe (Phenoxyethanol)

Think Dirty Rating: 4 (yellow)

EWG Product Rating: 3 (yellow)

EWG Ingredient Rating: 4 (yellow)

EWG Problem Ingredients: Licorice root extract (4), Aloe vera leaf juice (3), Phenoxyethanol (4)

Fragrance Ingredients: Feverfew Extract

All Ingredients: Water, sodium cocoyl isethionate, glycerin, stearic acid, stearyl alcohol, allantoin, feverfew extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, licorice root extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, tocopherol, ascorbyl palmitate, caprylyl glycol, sodium pca, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, lecithin, phenoxyethanol, sodium chloride, disodium edta, citric acid, maltodextrin, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, tetrasodium edta

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Fitglow Calm Cleanser – $39

♥ Lisa’s Choice

♣ Living Clean Superstar

Living Clean Rating: 10 out of 10

Performance Rating: (5 / 5)

Ingredients Rating: (5 / 5)

Lisa Irritation Level: None

Noteworthy Ingredients: Sunflower Oil, Bamboo Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Yerba Santa Ferment, Cucumber Fruit/Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Leuconostoc/Aloe Barbadensis Leaf/Sorbus Aucuparia Fruit Ferment Filtrate.

This product has a strong, sweet scent that initially took me aback since it is about at the same level as that of many synthetically fragranced products.

However, I quickly decided that I liked the scent, which is stated as being from natural ingredients and has a fruity/flowery type smell that was unfamiliar to me.

Apparently the main fragrance ingredient is Leuconostoc/Aloe Barbadensis Leaf/Sorbus Aucuparia Fruit Ferment Filtrate. Sorbus Aucuparia (also called Rowan or Mountain Ash) is a small edible red berry with a sweet smell.

No essential oils or other highly processed ingredients are listed as being included.

I feel that my skin has done quite well with this product, which I attribute to the simple all-natural ingredient list and the presence of the fermented component.

It seems to be pretty good at removing my makeup and my face feels good afterwards.

I have really enjoyed using it and already have purchased an additional bottle of the product to use when I finish the first one.

Size: 4.06 oz.

Fitglow Rating: 4.8 Stars (46 reviews)

Credo Clean: Meets Criteria

Clean at Sephora: Meets Criteria

Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria

EU Compliant: Meets Criteria

Pregnancy Pick: Yes

EWG Ingredient Rating: 1 (green)

EWG Problem Ingredients: None

Fragrance Ingredients: Cucumber Fruit/Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Leuconostoc/Aloe barbadensis Leaf/ Sorbus Aucuparia Fruit Ferment Filtrate

All Ingredients: Sunflower Oil*, Bamboo Ferment Filtrate*, Decyl Polyglucoside, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Vegetable Glycerin, Lactobacillus /Yerba Santa Ferment, Cucumber Fruit/Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract*, Leuconostoc/Aloe barbadensis Leaf/ Sorbus Aucuparia Fruit Ferment Filtrate. *Certified Organic Ingredient

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Herbivore Pink Cloud Creamy Jelly Cleanser – $24

♥ Lisa’s Choice

♣ Living Clean Superstar

Living Clean Rating: 10 out of 10

Performance Rating: (5 / 5)

Ingredients Rating: (5 / 5)

Lisa Irritation Level: None

Noteworthy Ingredients: Rose Hydrosol, Squalane, Snow Mushroom Extract, Green Tea Extract, Aloe Vera Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Coconut Fruit Juice

The description of this product reads, “You asked for a low-foaming, non-drying, cleanser, so we created Pink Cloud Rosewater + Tremella Creamy Jelly Cleanser. This dreamy, pH-balanced formula effectively cleanses, hydrates and preps your skin for the rest of your skincare to work better. Formulated without sulfates and synthetics, Pink Cloud Cleanser is the all-natural essential first step of your skincare ritual.”

This product has worked well for me and I would be open to continuing to use it in the future.

It seems to have a very mild scent from the flower extracts that I find pleasing but that some other people might not like.

Size: 3.38 oz.

Sephora Rating: 4.4 Stars (591 reviews)

Credo Clean: Yes

Clean at Sephora: Yes

Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria

EU Compliant: Meets Criteria

Pregnancy Pick: Yes

Think Dirty Rating: 3 (green)

EWG Ingredient Rating: 2 (green)

EWG Problem Ingredients: Aloe vera (3). (Also contains Citric Acid.)

Fragrance Ingredients: Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil

All Ingredients: Water, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Squalane, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citric Acid, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Coconut Fruit Juice, Tapioca Starch

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Honest Calm On Foaming Cream Cleanser – $18

Living Clean Rating: 9 out of 10

Performance Rating: (4 / 5)

Ingredients Rating: (5 / 5)

Lisa Irritation Level: None

Noteworthy Ingredients: Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Arginine

According to the Honest website, “This foaming face cleanser gently cleanses and rinses away impurities without stripping your skin’s moisture or leaving a residue. Made with Amino Acids + Micro Hyaluronic Acid, this cleanser supports your skin’s moisture barrier, leaving skin feeling hydrated. Designed with sensitive skin in mind, we added our Calming Phyto-Blend to sooth and calm sensitive skin.”

I did not have any problems with this product irritating my skin and felt okay about using it.

The ingredient list looks good to me.

I do feel that this skin was not especially suited to my own dry skin and think that it probably would work better for those with more normal or oily skin, though.

Size: 4 oz.

Ulta Rating: 4.3 Stars (37 reviews)

Credo Clean: Meets Criteria

Clean at Sephora: Meets Criteria

Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria

EU Compliant: Meets Criteria

Pregnancy Pick: Yes

Think Dirty Rating: 3 (green)

EWG Product Rating: EWG Verified

EWG Ingredient Rating: 2 (green)

EWG Problem Ingredients: None

Fragrance Ingredients: None

All Ingredients: Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Isoamyl Laurate, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sodium Chloride, Phytosterols, Phospholipids, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium PCA, Arginine, Glutamic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Linoleic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid.

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Honest Magic Gel-To-Milk Makeup Melting Cleanser – $18

♥ Lisa’s Choice

♣ Living Clean Superstar

Overall Rating: (5 / 5)

Performance Rating: (5 / 5)

Ingredients Rating: (4 / 5)

Lisa Irritation Level: None

Processed Fragrance: None

The description of this product reads, “A transformative gel-to-milk pre-cleanser that melts away makeup prepping skin for a deeper cleanse. Made with Pink Kaolin Clay + Rose Water. Works for all skin types.”

I have found this product to be gentle on my skin and not to cause any irritation at all.

It seems to do a good job of cleansing away my own makeup, in most cases without my feeling the need for a second cleanse.

I do think that it might not be optimal for cleasing heavy makeup, especially difficult-to-remove products such as waterproof foundation or waterproof mascara, though.

The only fragrance ingredient is rose flower water. I have found the scent to be mild and pleasant.

I might consider buying this product again.

Size: 4 oz.

Ulta Rating: 4.2 Stars (147 reviews)

Credo Clean: Meets Criteria

Clean at Sephora: Meets Criteria

Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria

EU Compliant: Meets Criteria

Pregnancy Pick: Maybe (Sodium Benzoate)

Think Dirty Rating: 3 (green)

EWG Product Rating: EWG Verified

EWG Ingredient Rating: 2 (green)

EWG Problem Ingredients: Sodium benzoate (3)

Fragrance Ingredients: Rosa damascena flower water

All Ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Water, Sucrose Laurate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Sucrose Stearate, Sucrose Palmitate, Kaolin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid

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Mad Hippie Cream Cleanser – $16

♥ Lisa’s Choice

♣ Living Clean Superstar

Living Clean Rating: 10 out of 10

Performance Rating: (5 / 5)

Ingredients Rating: (5 / 5)

Lisa Irritation Level: None

Noteworthy Ingredients: Sesame Oil, Shea Butter, Carrageenan Gum, Sodium PCA, Green Tea, Jojoba, Squalene, Organic Macadamia Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Yeast Extract, Glucosamine HCL, Sodium Hyaluronate, Algae Extract, Orchid Extract

The Mad Hippie site describes this product as follows: “This mildly acidic cream cleanser is pH perfection, supporting the skin’s natural balance of protective oils. Many overly alkaline cleansers strip the skin of the acid mantle, a protective layer of oils. Additional antioxidants and hydrating oils leave the skin soft & smooth while gently washing away dirt and impurities.”

The ingredients include jojoba oil, orchid extract, organic macadamia oil, sodium hyaluronate, algae extract, sesame oil, green tea, sodium PCA, and shea butter.

Although there are some Mad Hippie skincare products that have not worked well on my skin, this cream cleanser has been quite good for me.

It feels nicely moisturizing to my skin and has been effective at removing the amount of makeup that I wear, without irritating my skin.

It does have a noticeable floral-type scent (perhaps from the orchid extract?), but I have not found that to be objectionable.

The ingredient list looks like it would be tolerated by most people and the price is reasonable.

Although I avoid carrageenan in food products, probably it’s fine when used as a thickener in a cleanser.

I went through a whole bottle of this product and would consider buying it again.

The only hesitation I have is that it is my experience that although sesame oil (listed as the second ingredient) is a great moisturizing agent, it also tends to go rancid fairly easily.

I suggest using this product up in a timely fashion, therefore.

Size: 4 oz.

Ulta Rating: 4.4 Stars (193 reviews)

Credo Clean: Meets Criteria

Clean at Sephora: Meets Criteria

Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria

EU Compliant: Meets Criteria

Pregnancy Pick: Yes

EWG Product Rating: 1 (green)

EWG Ingredient Rating: 3 (yellow)

EWG Problem Ingredients: Titanium dioxide (3)

Fragrance Ingredients: Orchid extract

All Ingredients: Deionized Water, Sesame Oil, Caprylic/capric Triglycerides, Shea Butter, Cetearyl Glucoside, Carrageenan Gum, Vegetable Glycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium PCA, Green Tea, Jojoba, Squalene, Organic Macadamia Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Yeast Extract, Glucosamine HCL, Tocopheryl, Sodium Hyaluronate, Algae Extract, Orchid Extract, Titanium Dioxide

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Sephora Clean Skin Gel Cleanser – $12

Living Clean Rating: Not Yet Rated

Performance Rating: Not Yet Rated

Ingredients Rating: (5 / 5)

Noteworthy Ingredients: Inulin, Aloe Vera Juice

The description of this product reads, “An unscented moisturizing gel cleanser with prebiotics and aloe vera that removes makeup while cleansing and soothing your skin. This gel cleanser is formulated with 98 percent natural-origin ingredients that remove makeup and visible impurities; it also tones, cleanses, and soothes face, eye area, and neck.”

I have yet to try this product but hope to do so soon.

Size: 4.22 oz.

Sephora Rating: 4.7 Stars (399 reviews)

Credo Clean: Meets Criteria

Clean at Sephora: Yes

Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria

EU Compliant: Meets Criteria

Pregnancy Pick: Maybe (Sodium Benzoate, Aloe Vera)

EWG Ingredient Rating: 4 (yellow)

EWG Problem Ingredients: Sodium Benzoate (3), Aloe Vera Juice (3), Sodium Hydroxide (4)

Fragrance Ingredients: None

All Ingredients: Water, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Inulin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Sodium Hydroxide.

The Outset Gentle Micellar Antioxidant Cleanser – $32

♥ Lisa’s Choice

♣ Living Clean Superstar

Overall Rating: (5 / 5)

Performance Rating: (5 / 5)

Ingredients Rating: (4 / 5)

Lisa Irritation Level: None

Noteworthy Ingredients: Sunflower Seed Oil, Avocado Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Apple Fruit Extract, Glycine, Lysine HCL, Threonine, Arginine, Proline, PCA, Sodium PCA

The description of this product states, “The essential first step to reset and cleanse skin. This antioxidant-rich gel cleanser gently lifts away makeup, excess oil and impurities leaving skin fresh, hydrated and balanced without any harsh sulfates that can dry or strip skin. Purify: This gentle formula easily removes dirt, makeup and impurities without any harsh sulfates or detergents. Skin is left feeling fresh and clean, never dry or tight. Soothe: Enriched with blend of 7 amino acids, this hydrating cleanser helps condition, soothe and boost resilience for a soft and smooth complexion. Refresh: A potent blend of fruit extracts, rich in antioxidants, helps promote brighter, healthier-looking skin while limiting damage caused by environmental stress.”

I really like this product and usually use it any time I am wearing makeup that I am not sure that my regular cream cleanser will easily remove.

It does not remove silicone-containing foundation or primer to my satisfaction, and I would guess that it also does not remove waterproof mascara (which I do not wear), however.

I have found this product to be very gentle on my face and not to irritate my eyes at all, even when I use it to remove eye makeup.

My face feels nice enough after I use it that I rarely feel the need to use a second cleansing step to remove traces of it.

Although it contains a few potentially problematic ingredients (including potassium hydroxide, sodium benzoate, sodium lactate, phenoxyethanol, and some citrus-based ingredients), I have not found it to be annoying to my face at all.

The fragrance of the product is very light, to the point of being basically non-existent.

I expect that I will buy this product again.

Size: 5 oz.

Sephora Rating: 4.7 Stars (101 reviews)

Credo Clean: Unclear

Clean at Sephora: Yes

Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria

EU Compliant: Meets Criteria

Pregnancy Pick: Maybe (Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate)

EWG Ingredient Rating: 4 (yellow)

EWG Problem Ingredients: Phenoxyethanol (4), Potassium hydroxide (5), Sodium benzoate (3), Sodium lactate (3)

Fragrance Ingredients: Matricaria flower extract, Orange fruit water, Lemon fruit water, Rosemary leaf extract, Apple fruit extract

All Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylyl,Capryl Glucoside, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Matricaria Flower Extract, Sunflower Extract, Orange Fruit Water, Lemon Fruit Water, Sunflower Seed Oil, Avocado Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Rosemary Leaf Extract, Apple Fruit Extract, Rice Bran Extract, Serine, Alanine, Glycine, Lysine HCl, Threonine, Arginine, Proline, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Heptyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glutamic Acid, PCA, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol, Betaine, Potassium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA.

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Typology Hydrating Cleansing Milk – $26

Performance Rating: Not Rated

Ingredients Rating: (4 / 5)

Noteworthy Ingredients: Coconut Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate

The description of this product reads, “Enriched with hydrating active ingredients, this cleansing milk eliminates impurities without drying out the skin.”

I have yet to try this product.

Size: 7.1 oz.

Typology Rating: 4.1 Stars (59 reviews)

Credo Clean: Unclear

Clean at Sephora: Unclear

Drunk Elephant Clean: No

EU Compliant: Meets Criteria

Pregnancy Pick: Maybe (Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate)

EWG Ingredients Rating: 4 (yellow)

EWG Problem Ingredients: Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate (3), Benzyl alcohol (6), Sodium benzoate (3)

Fragrance Ingredients: Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water

All Ingredients: Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin, Coconut Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water, Benzyl Alcohol, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.

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Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser – $5

Living Clean Rating: 7 out of 10

Performance Rating: (3 / 5)

Ingredients Rating: (4 / 5)

Lisa Irritation Level: None

Noteworthy Ingredients: None

This product has a pretty clean ingredient list and seems to be very popular among consumers as well as recommended by at least some dermatologists.

Although my skin reacted badly to the Vanicream moisturizer, I have not felt like this cleanser has caused my face to become noticeably irritated.

However, I still don’t feel that it has been as good for my face as some of the other cream cleansers that I have liked, probably due to the fact that it seems to be more drying than is optimal for me.

Maybe if I had skin that was more on the oily or normal side, I would like it more.

It certainly is an affordably priced product, at any rate.

Size: 2.5 oz.

Amazon Rating: 4.6 Stars (9118 reviews)

Credo Clean: Meets Criteria

Clean at Sephora: Meets Criteria

Drunk Elephant Clean: Meets Criteria

EU Compliant: Meets Criteria

Pregnancy Pick: Yes

EWG Product Rating: 2 (green)

EWG Ingredient Rating: 4 (yellow)

EWG Problem Ingredients: Titanium dioxide (3), Sodium hydroxide (4)

Fragrance Ingredients: None

All Ingredients: Purified water, glycerin, coco-glucoside, sodium cocoyl glycinate, acrylates copolymer, caprylyl glycol, mica, sodium chloride, 1,2-hexanediol, titanium dioxide, sodium hydroxide, disodium EDTA.