Vichy Normaderm Daily Deep Cleansing Gel dupes

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Active: Salicylic Acid^[7] (0.5%), Other: Water^[14], Sodium Laureth Sulfate^[6], PEG-20^[18]0 Hydrogen^[16]ated Glyceryl Palmate^[1], Decyl Glucoside^[10], Glycerin^[15], PEG-^[19]120 MethylGlucose Dioleate^[4], PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate^[5], Totarol, Triethanolamine^[9], Green 3, Sodium Citrate^[12], Yellow 5^[11], Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate^[8] (Licorice^[8] Root), Capryloyl Salicylic Acid^[3] (Beta Hydroxy Acid^[7]), Eperua Falcata Bark Extract^[2], Dextrin^[17], Fragrance^[13]

Ingredient Analysis

1. ↑ cleansing/lathering OR emulsifying agents ( Glyceryl Palmate ) depending on the product, this ingredient cleanses; emulsifies; lathers; makes products foamy/creamy & spread better

2. ↑ Eperua Falcata Bark Extract. Eperua Falcata Bark Extract is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an skin protecting ingredient.

3. ↑ Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. Capryloyl Salicylic Acid is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an moisturizing ingredient.

4. ↑ Methyl glucose dioleate ( MethylGlucose Dioleate ) humectant emollient

5. ↑ PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate. Cleansing surfactant; Solubilizer; makes the product smooth and foamy

6. ↑ Anionic Surfactants ( Sodium Laureth Sulfate ) Used as surfactants & emulsifiers in cleansers & can be irritating to the skin, depending on alkalinity, some are very gentle. It's important to remember though, that just because a cleanser has sulfates in it doesn't mean it'll be drying and irritating. Take note of the other ingredients in the product (like anti-irritants, emollients, moisturizers) and where on the ingredient list the sulfate surfactant is listed. Click to read more about the different kinds used in skincare.

7. ↑ beta hydroxy acid ( Salicylic Acid ) induces exfoliation in oily areas of skin; oil-soluble so can penetrate pores to exfoliate inside; prevents clogged pores; mildly anti-inflammatory; higher concentrations help fade post-acne marks

8. ↑ licorice extract ( Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate ) anti-inflammatory; anti-allergic; the root has been proven to treat hyperpigmentation so its used in whitening products

9. ↑ Triethanolamine. Triethanolamine is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an pH buffering, emulsifying, that masks the scent of other ingredients in a formula aka masking, cleansing surfactant ingredient.

10. ↑ Decyl Glucoside. A surfactant for sensitive skin; mild penetration enhancer

11. ↑ Coming soon! ( Yellow 5 ) Coming soon!

12. ↑ citric acid ( Sodium Citrate ) mainly used as a cleaning agent & preservative; pH adjuster; in higher concentration it's an AHA (in peels & antiaging products)

13. ↑ Fragrance. Fragrance in skin care is like spraying perfume on your face. Smells nice, but potentially irritating and damaging to your skin's acid mantle. Especially if these ingredients are high up on the ingredient list.

14. ↑ solvents ( Water ) solvent

15. ↑ Glycerin. A humectant moisturizer; usually used as a base in (light) moisturizers

16. ↑ Hydrogen. Hydrogen is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an antioxidant ingredient.

17. ↑ Dextrin. Absorbent; Bulking agent; Binding agent; Hydrophilic Thickener

18. ↑ PEG-20. Peg-20 is used in skincare and cosmetics as a/an humectant moisturizing, solvent to dissolve things in a formula ingredient.

19. ↑ PEGs ( PEG- ) helps "carry" other ingredients into the skin; emollient; emulsifier; sufactant (cleans); solvent; the lower the number following, the more it can penetrate the skin; keeps products stable