Works for
CleansingDecyl glucoside, Disodium coco-glucoside citrate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Cicalfate + Purifying Cleansing Gel”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, disodium coco-glucoside citrate, sodium cocoamphoacetate, 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: decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinDisodium coco-glucoside citrate~3.2–4.7%
Decyl glucoside~3.4–5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSodium cocoamphoacetate~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetatePentylene glycol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolAquaphilus dolomiae ferment filtrate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arginine~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineCitric acid~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCopper sulfate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateTromethamine~0.1–0.3%
Xanthan gum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumZinc sulfate~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Disodium coco-glucoside citrate, Decyl glucoside, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Pentylene glycol, Aquaphilus dolomiae ferment filtrate, Arginine, Citric acid, Copper sulfate, Sodium chloride, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Tromethamine, Xanthan gum, Zinc 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.
| AvèneCicalfate + Purifying Cleansing GelYOUR PRODUCT | TiZOGentle Amino Gel Cleanser | Balea MedUltra Sensitive Facial Wash Gel | DucrayKelual DS Foaming Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 26% | 25% | 25% |
| Price | — | $15.00 | $5.78 | $12.72 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Threonine | Panthenol | Coco-Glucoside |
| Irritancy | Low | 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 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 4Safety Assessment of Zinc Salts as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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