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A-DERMA Primalba Cleansing Gel 2-in-1
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A-DERMA Primalba Cleansing Gel 2-in-1

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Coco-glucoside, Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol + 7 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Primalba Cleansing Gel 2-in-1”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol, coco-glucoside, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, glyceryl oleate, hydrogenated vegetable glycerides citrate, laureth-3, polysorbate 20, sodium cocoamphoacetate, zinc coceth sulfate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate

Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~3.5–5.2%
Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycolEffect: High~3.4–5.1%
Zinc coceth sulfateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works are a cleansing agent. Might deposit small quantities of zinc onto the skin after cleansing that might be somewhat helpful for acne-prone skin but conclusive research is missing~2.2–3.2%
Sodium cocoamphoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam~1.9–2.8%
Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.6–2.3%
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinateEffect: High~1–1.5%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.55–1.25%
Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides citrateEffect: High~0.4–0.95%
Laureth-3Effect: High~0.3–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~3.5–5.2%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.55–1.3%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.55–1.25%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Zinc coceth sulfateHelps water and oil mix together and works are a cleansing agent. Might deposit small quantities of zinc onto the skin after cleansing that might be somewhat helpful for acne-prone skin but conclusive research is missingMedium~2.2–3.2%est.
Sodium cocoamphoacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foamMedium~1.9–2.8%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.6–6.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol~3.4–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Coco-glucoside~3.5–5.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Zinc coceth sulfate~2.2–3.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingAnti-blemish

Helps water and oil mix together and works are a cleansing agent. Might deposit small quantities of zinc onto the skin after cleansing that might be somewhat helpful for acne-prone skin but conclusive research is missing

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Sodium cocoamphoacetate~1.9–2.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam

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Polysorbate 20~1.6–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Avena sativa leaf/stem extract~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Citric acid~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Parfum~0.55–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Glyceryl oleate~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides citrate~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Laureth-3~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Maleic acid~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Propylene glycol~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Sodium chloride~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol, Coco-glucoside, Zinc coceth sulfate, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Polysorbate 20, Avena sativa leaf/stem extract, Citric acid, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Parfum, Glyceryl oleate, Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides citrate, Laureth-3, Maleic acid, Propylene glycol, Sodium benzoate, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Responseresearchgate.net
  3. 3
    Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
  4. 4
    Use of zinc coceth sulfate as an antibacterial agent against propionibacterium acnespatents.google.com
  5. 5
    Contact Sensitization to Emulsifying Agents: An Underrated Issue?journals.lww.com
  6. 6
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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