A-DERMA

A-DERMA Primalba Gentle Cleansing Lotion Without Rinsing

Name: A-DERMA - Primalba Gentle Cleansing Lotion Without Rinsing
Brand: A-DERMA

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Cleansing

Peg-25 hydrogenated castor oil, Cera alba + 1 more

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“Primalba Gentle Cleansing Lotion Without Rinsing”

From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cera alba, peg-25 hydrogenated castor oil) 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.

Peg-25 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: High~2–3.1%

Cera albaEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~1.2–1.8%

CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.45–1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~4–6.1%est.

Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~2.7–4.1%est.

Cera albaForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergenMedium~1.2–1.8%est.

ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.7%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~5.6–8.4%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~5.6–8.4%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~4–6.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Peg-8~2.7–4.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Peg-25 hydrogenated castor oil~2–3.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~1.7–2.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation

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Avena sativa leaf/stem extract~1.4–2.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Beeswax~1.2–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Cera alba~1.2–1.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingCleansing

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Bisabolol~0.5–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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Carbomer~0.45–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Parfum~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Maltodextrin~0.1–0.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Triolein~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ingredient list view

Water, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-8, Peg-25 hydrogenated castor oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Avena sativa leaf/stem extract, Beeswax, Cera alba, Bisabolol, Carbomer, Chlorphenesin, Disodium edta, Parfum, Maltodextrin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide, Triolein

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Price	—	—	—	$28.76
Shared key ingredients	—	2 of 8	2 of 8	2 of 8
Key difference	—	C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside	C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside	Panthenol
Irritancy	Medium	Low	Low	Low
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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