Upcircle Cleansing Soap Bar
A vegan and cruelty-free face cleanser that contains exfoliants.
Overview
What it is
Face cleanser with 19 ingredients that contains exfoliants
Cool Features
It is vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and oily skin
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
Fun facts
Upcircle is from United Kingdom.
We independently verify ingredients and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Does this product need an update? Let us know.
About this product
Ingredients List
Dive into the full list of ingredients.
Sodium Cocoate
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Citrate
BufferingIllite
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Oil
Masking
Eugenol
Perfuming
Kaolin
Abrasive
Illicium Verum Fruit Oil
Perfuming
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark
Skin ConditioningFoeniculum Vulgare Leaf Extract
HumectantEugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil
Masking
Emblica Officinalis Fruit
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root
Skin ConditioningElettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
Masking
Myristica Fragrans Seed
EmollientVanilla Planifolia Fruit
MaskingSodium Cocoate, Water, Glycerin, Coconut Acid, Sodium Citrate, Illite, Sodium Chloride, Zingiber Officinale Root Oil, Eugenol, Kaolin, Illicium Verum Fruit Oil, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark, Foeniculum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil, Emblica Officinalis Fruit, Zingiber Officinale Root, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil, Myristica Fragrans Seed, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Explained
Sodium Cocoate can be bad for dry skin.
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinCoconut Acid isn't fungal acne safe.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateIllite is an exfoliant.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideZingiber Officinale is more commonly known as ginger.
Studies show the ginger root has antioxidant, anti-inflammation, and antimicrobial properties.
The antioxidant properties help protect your body from free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. As a result, ginger may help slow down signs of aging such as hyperpigmentation and wrinkles.
Ginger originates from Southeast Asia but has spread throughout the world. It is now a common spice used in many cultures.
Learn more about Zingiber Officinale Root OilEugenol is naturally found in cloves, basil, and bay leaves. It is an aromatic oil used to add fragrance to a product. The scent of eugenol is described as "clove-like". Eugenol is a known EU allergen, meaning it causes contact allergies.
Studies show eugenol possesses antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
Besides cosmetics, eugenol is also added as a flavor in teas and cakes.
Learn more about EugenolKaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinStar anise oil is used to add a fragrance to a product. It is described to have a scent similar to black licorice.
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark is also known as cinnamon. It contains a bit of iron, calcium, and magnesium.
No studies support the use of cinnamon in skincare. In fact, it is considered a skin irritant and allergen.
Cinnamon bark contains Cinnamal, a known allergen and skin irritant.
Studies do show using cinnamon can induce:
The bottom line: Avoid topical cinnamon (but eating it can provide health benefits!)
Learn more about Cinnamomum Cassia BarkWe don't have a description for Foeniculum Vulgare Leaf Extract yet.
Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil is an oil. It can cause irritation.
We don't have a description for Emblica Officinalis Fruit yet.
Zingiber Officinale is more commonly known as ginger.
Studies show the ginger root has antioxidant, anti-inflammation, and antimicrobial properties.
Cardamom essential oil is used to add a warm, spicy, and sweet scent to products.
We don't have a description for Myristica Fragrans Seed yet.
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit comes from the vanilla orchid. This ingredient is skin-soothing and contains polyphenols.
These polyphenols give it antioxidant properties.
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Upcircle is a British brand
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