Understanding Cleansing Express' Cleansing Liquid Formula and an Alternative Approach

You've provided the ingredient list for Cleansing Express' Cleansing Liquid and received a suggestion from our staff to use Sugar Gel to create a gel version similar to Bioderma Sensibio H2O. Let's look at the ingredients in the Cleansing Express formula and how they function, and then discuss the suggested alternative.

Cleansing Express Ingredient Analysis

The Cleansing Express formula uses a blend of ingredients to effectively remove makeup and impurities:

• Solvents/Humectants: Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol. These help dissolve ingredients and provide hydration.
• Emollients/Oils: Isopropyl Myristate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate. These are oils or oil-like substances that help dissolve makeup and leave the skin feeling soft.
• Emulsifiers/Surfactants: PEG-8 Glyceryl Isostearate, PEG-12 Laurate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Propylene Glycol Isostearate. These ingredients help to mix the oil and water phases and lift away dirt and makeup.
• pH Adjusters: Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid. These are used to control the acidity level of the product.
• Hydration: Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate. This is a modified form of hyaluronic acid that provides moisture.

Based on our database, we have products corresponding to many of these ingredients, including PEG-8 Glyceryl Isostearate, Dipropylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Isopropyl Myristate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides (available as MakeUp-Wash™), and Caprylyl Glycol. Some specific ingredients like Propylene Glycol Isostearate, PEG-12 Laurate, and Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate were not found as exact matches, though similar types of ingredients may be available.

Staff Suggested Alternative: Sugar Gel

The staff suggestion to use Sugar Gel to create a gel cleanser similar to Bioderma Sensibio H2O is a different approach. Bioderma Sensibio H2O is a micellar water, which primarily uses surfactants like PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides (MakeUp-Wash™) to cleanse. Sugar Gel (Sucrose Stearate) is an oil gellant that can create a clear gel texture and help combine small amounts of water and oil. It is often used in cleansing balms or gels.

By using Sugar Gel with a surfactant like MakeUp-Wash™ (PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides), you can create a gel-based cleanser that effectively removes makeup, similar to the cleansing action of micellar water, but with a gel texture. This approach can be very gentle, as suggested by the staff.

While replicating the exact Cleansing Express formula might be challenging due to specific ingredient availability, the staff's suggestion offers a practical and gentle alternative for creating an effective gel makeup remover using ingredients available in our store, such as Sugar Gel and MakeUp-Wash™.