Aroma Active

Aroma Active Soothing Body and Face Cleanser

Name: Aroma Active - Soothing Body and Face Cleanser
Brand: Aroma Active

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Cleansing

Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol + 2 more

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“Soothing Body and Face Cleanser”

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 (cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, sodium stearoyl glutamate, xanthan gum) 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.

Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~5.9–8.9%

Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~2.3–3.4%

Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.55–1.35%

Sodium stearoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.5–1.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool

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~1.1–1.7%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

Sodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–1.2%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.4–0.9%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

Comedogenic

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

2 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

Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.1–0.45%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~5.9–8.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Cetearyl alcohol~5.9–8.9%

Comedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Glycerin~3.7–5.6%

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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Cetyl alcohol~2.3–3.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Glycolipids~2.1–3.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Avena sativa kernel oil~1.6–2.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

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Parfum~1.1–1.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Xanthan gum~0.55–1.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Sodium stearoyl glutamate~0.5–1.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Citric acid~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Betaine~0.1–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Cocos nucifera oil~0.1–0.45%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialReduces rednessAnti-agingAnti-blemish

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Linalool~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Glycolipids, Avena sativa kernel oil, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Betaine, Cocos nucifera oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Linalool

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Worth comparing, line by line.

Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
	Aroma ActiveSoothing Body and Face CleanserYOUR PRODUCT	Natura SibericaLittle Siberica Organic Baby Moisturising Milk	Q+AOatmilk Cream Cleanser	SVRSebiaclear Cleansing Cream
Match	—	38%	35%	35%
Price	—	$8.29	$9.65	$16.10
Shared key ingredients	—	4 of 8	5 of 8	4 of 8
Key difference	—	Oatmeal Extract	Butyrospermum Parkii Butter	Niacinamide
Irritancy	Medium	Low	Low	Low
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
	View product	Shop	Shop	Shop

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 1 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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