Cleansers
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Foaming Facial CleanserElta MD$25.00Size: 7 fl oz
Dr. Irwin's Product Review
Our staff and patients loves this cleanser because it really removes make-up well, and they like the foaming action. Super creamy. The bromelain in it is an enzyme in pineapple which gently exfoliates. Good all around cleanser and good buy for the quality.
Ingredients
Purified Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Methyl Perfluoroisobutyl Ether, Magnesium Silicate, Methyl Perfluorobutyl Ether, Bromelain, Dimethicone Copolyol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Isononyl Isononanoate, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Sodium Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Capryloyl Glycine, Undecylenoyl Glycine, Sodium Bisulfite, Fragrance
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Gentle CleanserSkinCeuticals$35.00Size: 6.8 fl oz
Who It's For
All skin types but not for very sensitive skin. If you have oily and acne prone may want a cleanser that's more drying or medicated.
Dr. Irwin's Product Review
Creamy, gentle and good for most all skin types. Doesn’t foam. Slight orange scent that's nice.
How to Use
Twice daily
Ingredients
Aqua (Water), Carbomer, C12 15 Alkyl Benzoate, Methyl Gluceth 20, Cetyl Alcohol, Tridecyl Stearate, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG 100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil (Orange), Thriethanolamine, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA
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Lemon CleanserEminence$38.00Size: 8.4 fl oz
Who It's For
Good for most skin types, especially dry or sensitive skin. Not great for oily skin or citrus allergies.
Dr. Irwin's Product Review
Organic. I use this organic cleanser as part of my own daily regimen. It cleans well but without stripping off natural oils. Like many Eminence products, it has a subtle fragrance that's not overpowering or too long lasting. A creamy base.How to Use
Apply to damp skin and massage gently once or twice a day.
Ingredients
Lemon, Lemon Grass Tea, Corn Germ (Zea Mays) Oil, Bioflavonoids, Natural Cream Base, Calendula Oil, Glycerine, Natural Moisturizing, Factor, Biocomplex (Vitamin A, Esther C Vitamin E Coenzyme Q10, Alpha Lipoic Acid), Lemon Oil, Balm Mint Oil, Glycine Derivative, Xanthan Gum
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Clear Skin Probiotic CleanserEminence$38.00Size: 8.4 fl oz
Dr. Irwin's Product Review
I love the way the research on the biome is getting introduced now into skincare. This is a good way to start. You can use it for acne (skin bacteria regulation), for general cleansing, or even just hand washing if your hands don't tolerate most of the harsh cleansers (like mine). Good for all skin types except the dryest. Organic and Natural category.
Ingredients
Cucumber Juice, Willow Bark Extract, Sweet Almond Milk, Yogurt, Lactic Acid, Vegetable Glycerin , Xanthan Gum, Biocomplex (Vitamin A, Vitamin C Ester, Vitamin E, Coenzyme Q10, Alpha Lipoic Acid), Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Tea Tree Oil, Menthol.
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Glycolix Elite 10% Moisturizing CleanserTopix$28.50Size: 6.7 oz
Dr. Irwin's Product Review
What a brilliant idea to make a more moisturizing cleanser that's still helps with oily skin and acne-prone skin. It works! Also fights inflammation.
Ingredients
Purified Water, Glycolic Acid, Sorbitol, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Phospholipids, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ubiquinone (Co Q-10), Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Bisabolol, Ascorbic Acid, Symphytum (Comfrey) Officinale Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Superoxide Dismutase
Allergy/Sensitive: Not good for very dry/sensitive skin
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Facial CleanserSkinMedica$34.00Size: 6 fl oz
Who It's For
Normal to dry skin
Dr. Irwin's Product Review
Another good cleanser but with travel-friendly packaging. Does get rid of eye makeup and other stubborn makeup well.
How to Use
Twice daily
Ingredients
Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerine, Panthenol, Camellia Oleifera Extract, Sodium Myreth Sulfate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Phenoxyethanol, Isobutylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Butylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Tetrasodium EDTA, Fragrance, Blue 1, Yellow 10.
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Clarifying CleanserSkinCeuticals$35.00Size: 5 oz
Who It's For
Oily and acne prone skin types, mild exfoliant
Dr. Irwin's Product Review
A very good cleanser for acne and oily skin. Contains salicylic acid, two alpha hydroxyl acids (glycolic and mandelic) and microbeads which all help to unclog pores and exfoliate. Not irritating.
How to Use
To cleanse morning and night
Ingredients
Aqua (water), Salicylic Acid 2%, Sodium Cocoyl Isothianoate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Potassium Azelaoyl Diglycinate, Glycolic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyethylene, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Fragrance, Triethanolamine
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Fortified CleanserReplenix$24.20Size: 6.7 oz
Who It's For
Anyone who needs a gentle cleanser that won't strip natural oils off. Not good for oily or acne prone skin.
Dr. Irwin's Product Review
Creamy, moisturizing cleanser with small amounts of antioxidants and liposomal (just means encapsulated) vitamins.
How to Use
Use with water to cleanse morning and night.
Ingredients
Purified Water, Sorbitol, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, White Tea, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Polyphenois, Soy Phospholipids, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Glucosamine, Superdioxide Dismutase, Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10), Bisabolol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA
Dr. Brandith Irwin, MD
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Dr. Irwin is a board certified dermatologist in Seattle at Madison Skin & Laser Center. She has no financial ties to any cosmetic company.
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