Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Aging Cleanser Refreshing Citrus Scrub
The Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Anti-Aging Cleanser Refreshing Citrus Scrub is a cleanser. Our analysis of its 26 ingredients (19 low-risk) rates it Excellent (87/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
(Hair Conditioning, Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Foaming) |
|
|
2
|
B
|
Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate
(Antistatic Agent, Cleansing, Foaming, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Trideceth Sulfate
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming, Surfactant) |
|
4
|
B
|
Salicylic Acid
(Antiacne Agent, Antidandruff Agent, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover, Denaturant, Exfoliant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Sorbitol
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Humectant, Plasticizer, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
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
|
|
2
|
B
|
Acrylates Copolymer
(Adhesive, Artificial Nail Builder, Binding Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Antistatic Agent, Binding) |
|
|
3
|
|
Oxidized Polyethylene
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Glycolate
(Buffering Agent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Sufactant, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-100
(Binding Agent, Humectant, Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Menthol
(Denaturant, External Analgesic, Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Oral Health Caredrug, Masking, Refreshing, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
|
|
6
|
A
|
BHT
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
6
|
B
|
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
(Preservative) |
|
|
7
|
B
|
Methylisothiazolinone
(Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
|
Magnesium Chloride
(Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Magnesium Nitrate
(Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Skin Conditioning, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
Yellow 5 Lake | |
|
|
|
Red 4 Lake |
