Alverde Cleansing Foam Sensitive

Alverde Cleansing Foam Sensitive

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Coco-glucoside, Sodium coco-sulfate + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Cleansing Foam Sensitive”
Source: German Drugstore

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, disodium cocoyl glutamate, glyceryl oleate, sodium coco-sulfate, sodium cocoyl glutamate) 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~5.8–7%
Sodium coco-sulfateEffect: High~3.2–3.9%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~1.9–2.3%
Disodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent~1.4–1.8%
Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.7–1.05%
LecithinEffect: High, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Alcohol, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~8.3–10.1%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~5.8–7%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~1.9–2.3%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis oilUsed as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~1.1–1.3%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.55–0.8%est.
Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.6–1.9%est.
Disodium cocoyl glutamateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.4–1.8%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.7–1.05%est.
Levulinic acidHelps stabilize a product formulationMedium~0.35–0.65%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Ascorbyl palmitateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.Medium~0.15–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Alcohol~8.3–10.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Coco-glucoside~5.8–7%
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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Sodium coco-sulfate~3.2–3.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycerin~2.4–2.9%
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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Glyceryl oleate~1.9–2.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Citric acid~1.6–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Disodium cocoyl glutamate~1.4–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~1.1–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.75–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Levulinic acid~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize a product formulation

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Sodium levulinate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Tocopherol~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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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Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Lecithin~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ascorbyl palmitate~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

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Parfum~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Limonene~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol, Coco-glucoside, Sodium coco-sulfate, Glycerin, Glyceryl oleate, Citric acid, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Levulinic acid, Sodium levulinate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Lecithin, Ascorbyl palmitate, Parfum, Limonene

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