Works for
CleansingXanthan gum, Laureth-4 + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Remove makeup and daily impurities from your face in one quick step with the Daily Facial Cleanser from asap without drying or irritating the skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ammonium lauryl sulfate, cetearyl alcohol, cocamidopropyl betaine, glycol distearate, laureth-4, 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: ammonium lauryl sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine
ExfoliationSide benefit · Glycolic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Vanilla planifolia fruit extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Xanthan gum~39–59%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumVanilla planifolia fruit extract~9.5–14.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractSorbitol~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolSodium hydroxide~2.7–4%
Sodium glycolate~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMagnesium aluminum silicate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateLaureth-4~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Laureth-4Glycolic acid~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidGlycol distearate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateEthylhexylglycerin~0.35–0.85%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineCetearyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractWater~0.01–0.1%
Ammonium lauryl sulfate~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Xanthan gum, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Sorbitol, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium glycolate, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Laureth-4, Glycolic acid, Glycol distearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cetearyl alcohol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Water, Ammonium lauryl sulfate
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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.
| asapdaily facial cleanserYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | Selfless by HyramCentella & Green Tea Hydrating Gel Cleanser | The INKEY List CAGlycerin Gentle Purifying Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 30% | 29% |
| Price | — | — | $14.37 | $19.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Glycerin | Centella Asiatica Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Spotles SKN Jelly CleanserDermatica Balancing Glycerin Gel Cleanser
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Laureths 4 and 23journals.sagepub.com
- 4
- 5Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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