Vitamin C Cleanser
The InstaNatural Vitamin C Cleanser is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 36 ingredients (24 low-risk) rates it Excellent (97/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone skin.
The InstaNatural Vitamin C Cleanser is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 36 ingredients (24 low-risk) rates it Excellent (97/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone skin.
Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.
The evidence
Dry Skin
8/12
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin
3/1
Sensitive Skin
6/7
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Decyl Glucoside
(Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Surfactant) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine
(Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
(Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
2
|
B
|
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
(Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Hydrotrope, Foaming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
(Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant) |
Sulfate
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Coco-glucoside
(Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Oleate
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
4
|
B
|
Lactic Acid
(Exfoliant, Fragrance, Humectant, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning Agent Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
(Moisturising, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, Uv Absorber) |
Good for Oily Skin
|
|
|
|
citrus grandis peel oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
cocos nucifera oil
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
3
|
B
|
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
(Emollient, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
limnanthes alba seed oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glucosyl Hesperidin
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
(Antimicrobial, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Centella Asiatica Extract
(Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis Flower Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
(Astringent, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
salix alba bark extract
(Astringent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sclerotium Gum
(Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyacetophenone
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Phenethyl Alcohol
(Fragrance, Preservative, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
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How to use
General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.
Trust & honesty
The concentrations these actives are typically effective at in research — not a measurement of this product.
L-ascorbic acid is usually used at 5–20% (around 10–15% is common). Above ~20% adds little and tends to irritate more; it also needs a low pH to work.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
OTC leave-on AHAs are usually 5–10%. The effect also depends on pH and free-acid value, not the percentage alone.
Lactic Acid
INCI lists don't disclose amounts, and we don't claim to know this product's levels — these are the ranges these ingredients are usually effective at, so you can tell a real formula from "fairy-dusting" a marketed active. How we estimate this.
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