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Atwater Heavy Armor Facial Cleansing Bar

Name: Atwater - Heavy Armor Facial Cleansing Bar
Brand: Atwater

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Cleansing

Sodium cocoate, Coconut acid

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“Heavy Armor Facial Cleansing Bar”

Source: Bluemercury

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coconut acid, sodium cocoate) 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.

Sodium cocoateEffect: HighWorks as a cleansing agent~25–38%

Coconut acidEffect: High~3.1–4.6%

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~1.7–2.6%est.

Ascorbic acidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

Sodium cocoateWorks as a cleansing agentMedium~25–38%est.

Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~1.6–2.5%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~1.7–2.6%est.

Aloe barbadensis extractTraditionally 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~0.01–0.1%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

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Ingredients

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Sodium cocoate~25–38%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Works as a cleansing agent

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Water~12–19%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.7–7.1%

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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Coconut acid~3.1–4.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Parfum~1.7–2.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium citrate~1.6–2.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.7–2.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Sodium gluconate~1.1–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps stabilize product formulations

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Titanium dioxide~1.2–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Sodium chloride~0.6–1.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Curcuma longa root powder~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Honey~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAntibacterial

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

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Ascorbic acid~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Evens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

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Iron oxides~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Aloe barbadensis extract~0.01–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

More about Aloe barbadensis extract

Iron oxides~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

More about Iron oxides

Ingredient list view

Sodium cocoate, Water, Glycerin, Coconut acid, Parfum, Sodium citrate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sodium gluconate, Titanium dioxide, Sodium chloride, Curcuma longa root powder, Honey, Ascorbic acid, Iron oxides, Aloe barbadensis extract, Iron oxides

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Shared key ingredients	—	3 of 5	2 of 5	3 of 5
Key difference	—	Butyrospermum Parkii Butter	Sodium Palm Kernelate	Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Irritancy	Medium	Low	Low	Medium
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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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