Overview
What it is
Face cleanser with 22 ingredients that contains exfoliants
Cool Features
It is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
Fun facts
Madeca21 is from South Korea.
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About this product
Ingredients List
Dive into the full list of ingredients.
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPotassium Laurate
EmulsifyingPotassium Myristate
EmulsifyingGrass-Hay Herb Extract
PerfumingBetula Alba Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicSalvia Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentSyringa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSprout Extract
AntioxidantBrassica Napus Extract
Skin ConditioningSecale Cereale Seed Extract
AbrasiveGlycerin
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCeteareth-20
CleansingButylene Glycol
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
AntioxidantHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAsiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin ConditioningWater, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Potassium Laurate, Potassium Myristate, Grass-Hay Herb Extract, Betula Alba Bud Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Syringa Vulgaris Extract, Sprout Extract, Brassica Napus Extract, Secale Cereale Seed Extract, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ceteareth-20, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Explained
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterWe don't have a description for Lauryl Hydroxysultaine yet.
We don't have a description for Potassium Laurate yet.
We don't have a description for Potassium Myristate yet.
Grass-Hay Herb Extract is a fragrance.
We don't have a description for Betula Alba Bud Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract yet.
Sage extract is a culinary and medicinal herb with antibacterial, antioxidant, and soothing properties.
This ingredient is made up of 75-90% ursolic acid, a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound.
Fun fact: Sage is a member of the mint family.
Learn more about Salvia Officinalis ExtractYou might know Brassica Oleracea Italica as Broccoli. Broccoli is rich in antioxidants.
Broccoli extract is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping to stabilize them, antioxidants may help with anti-aging. Beta-carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin C are three types of antioxidants found in broccoli.
Broccoli is also rich in fatty acids such as oleic and linoleic acids.
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract can be extracted from any part of the broccoli plant.
Learn more about Brassica Oleracea Italica ExtractWe don't have a description for Syringa Vulgaris Extract yet.
Sprout Extract is an antioxidant.
Brassica Napus Extract comes from the rapeseed plant. This plant is closely related to mustard, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and turnip.
Like other vegetable oils, Brassica Napus Extract helps keep your skin hydrated.
Rapeseed Oil and Canola Oil are derived from the same plant; rapeseed oil is industrial while canola oil is culinary.
Canola oil has an erucic acid level of 2% or less, while rapeseed oil is higher. Erucic acid is a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid.
Learn more about Brassica Napus ExtractSecale Cereale Seed Extract is an exfoliant.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Ceteareth-20 is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. It is derived from cetearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol.
As an emulsifier, Ceteareth-20 prevents oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant. Surfactants help gather oil, pollution, and dirt to be washed away.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Asiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Studies show Asiatic Acid is able to block the pathway for skin inflammation receptors, helping to soothe skin.
As an antioxidant, asiatic acid helps protect our skin against damaging environmental factors.
Learn more about Asiatic AcidMadecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
It is a triterpenoid, meaning it naturally acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from environmental factors such as pollution and UV.
Studies show Madecassic Acid helps soothe the skin due to its ability to block inflammation pathways.
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Madeca21 is a Korean brand
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Read more about us· Updated January 21, 2025 • Added by amelaami