Clinique
Take The Day Off™ Facial Cleansing Mousse
Take The Day Off™ Facial Cleansing Mousse
Clinique
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WHAT IS IT?
Facial Cleansing Mousse
FEATURES
Silky mousse cleanser that removes makeup, sunscreen, oil and impurities
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Free of animal derived ingredients, drying alcohol, fragrance, gluten, oil, SLS, SLES, phthalates, parabens
Who Is It For?
All Ages All GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Removes Makeup Sunscreen Pollution And Impurities While Keeping Skin Conditioned And NourishedBudget
Mid-range ($30-$75)How To Use
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What Clinique Says
Product Description:
Silky mousse cleanser removes makeup, sunscreen, oil, and other impurities for clean, refreshed skin.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Water\Aqua\Eau, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Behenic Acid, Ppg-24-Glycereth-24, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycol Distearate, Polyquaternium-7, Hexylene Glycol, Tetrasodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Ext. Violet 2 (Ci 60730)
Key Ingredients
glycerin,hyaluronic acid,coconut-derived cleansers
Ingredients Details
Behenic Acid
Common Name(s): Docosanoic acid,n-docosanoic acid
CAS Number: 112-85-6
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides c22 saturated fatty acid film for superior hair conditioning and high oxidative stability.
Why It's Used: Long-chain saturated fatty acid for premium hair conditioning with maximum oxidative stability and anti-frizz film formation.
How It Works: C22 saturated chain with highest melting point (80°c) among common cosmetic fatty acids. very dense crystalline packing on hair surface provides superior anti-frizz moisture exclusion. highest oxidative stability (no double bonds) of any cosmetic fatty acid.
Typically Found In: Anti-frizz hair products,stable oils,premium conditioners
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient – c22 saturated fatty acid
Secondary Functions: Barrier sealing,softening
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%–10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – from rapeseed, peanut, moringa
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 – low; formulation-dependent
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Behenic acid's 80°c melting point means it remains crystalline at room temperature and below the hair dryer operating temperature (~100-120°c), providing a thermally stable protective film on hair during heat styling. other common fatty acid emollients (oleic, linoleic) melt below 20°c, offering no solid protective film during heat exposure.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Caprylyl Glycol
Common Name(s): 1,2-octanediol,octanediol,sensiva sc 50
CAS Number: 1117-86-8
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the most potent antimicrobial diol activity alongside skin feel enhancement.
Why It's Used: Premium antimicrobial diol — caprylyl glycol's c8 chain provides the strongest membrane-disrupting antimicrobial activity of common diol preservative boosters with unique skin-feel enhancement.
How It Works: C8 1,2-diol: c8 chain length provides strongest bacterial and fungal membrane disruption of common diols. emollient skin feel improvement from c8 chain length interaction with skin surface. active at lower concentrations than shorter-chain diols. synergistic with ethylhexylglycerin.
Typically Found In: Natural preservation systems,skin feel enhancement
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient – antimicrobial humectant
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–1%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1–2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Caprylyl glycol's antimicrobial potency follows the chain-length dependent membrane activity of fatty acids: c8 is the optimal chain length for membrane disruption (same as caprylic acid's antimicrobial optimum), providing maximum membrane integration without the skin sensitisation associated with longer chain lengths. this chain-length pharmacophore relationship is why c8 > c6 > c5 in diol antimicrobial potency despite identical head group chemistry.
Last Verified: Cosing database,schülke sensiva sc 50 technical data,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Glycerin
Common Name(s): Glycerol,glycerine,1,2,3-propanetriol
CAS Number: 56-81-5
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Glycerin pulls water from the environment and deeper skin layers into the outer skin layer (epidermis), boosting moisture levels and keeping skin soft, smooth, and plump.
Why It's Used: It is used in virtually every moisturizer, serum, and cleanser because it is highly effective at hydrating skin, is well-tolerated by all skin types, and enhances the texture and spreadability of formulations.
How It Works: As a humectant, glycerin forms hydrogen bonds with water molecules, trapping them in the skin. it also reinforces the skin barrier by integrating into lipid structures between skin cells.
Typically Found In: Moisturizers,serums,cleansers,toners,sheet masks,sunscreens,body lotions,shampoos,conditioners
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Humectant
Secondary Functions: Skin barrier support,emollient,solvent
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%–30% (typical: 3–10%)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – plant-derived (coconut, soy, palm) or synthetic
Halal Status: Yes – when plant-derived or synthetic; verify source with supplier
Source Notes: Derived from plant oils via hydrolysis or saponification; synthetic versions also available. palm-derived glycerin carries sustainability concerns.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low; non-irritating at all standard concentrations
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Extremely rare allergic reactions; generally safe for all skin types including sensitive and baby skin
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Widely recognized as safe. ewg hazard score: 1. no significant concerns for irritation, sensitization, or toxicity at typical concentrations (up to 50%).
Works Well With: Hyaluronic acid,ceramides,niacinamide,panthenol,urea,peptides,retinol,ahas/bhas
Avoid Combining With: No known incompatibilities at standard concentrations
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Glycerin is an endogenous skin component found naturally in the stratum corneum. aquaporin-3 channels in keratinocytes facilitate glycerin transport, making it integral to natural skin hydration pathways.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep,inci decoder
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Lauric Acid
Common Name(s): Dodecanoic acid,coconut fatty acid,laurostearic acid
CAS Number: 0143-07-07
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides antimicrobial c12 fatty acid activity against p. acnes and skin pathogens alongside emollient conditioning.
Why It's Used: Antimicrobial emollient with documented anti-acne activity through p. acnes membrane disruption – the primary antimicrobial fatty acid in human breast milk and coconut oil.
How It Works: C12 chain length is optimal for antimicrobial fatty acid activity: long enough for membrane insertion but short enough for effective disruption. disrupts p. acnes lipid membrane. converts to monolaurin (antimicrobial monoglyceride) via skin esterases. low melting point (44°c) provides liquid-phase emolliency above skin temperature.
Typically Found In: Anti-acne products,antimicrobial skin care,coconut-based products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient – c12 medium chain fatty acid
Secondary Functions: Barrier sealing,softening
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%–10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes – from coconut (cocos nucifera)
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 4/5 – moderate to high comedogenic potential
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Lauric acid's antimicrobial activity against p. acnes (ic50 ~1μg/ml) exceeds benzoyl peroxide's ic50 (~50μg/ml) by approximately 50-fold in in vitro studies, making it one of the most potent naturally occurring anti-p. acnes compounds. its high comedogenicity rating (4/5) presents the paradox of a powerful anti-acne active in a comedogenic vehicle – limiting its practical anti-acne formulation use.
Last Verified: Cosing database,nakatsuji et al. lauric acid anti-acne study,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12