Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 5 moreCan be harsh
“Oil Control Volcanic 4-1 Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Hamamelis virginiana water + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~11–14%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateCocamidopropyl betaine~6–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium chloride~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideGlycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinParfum~1.8–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium cocoamphoacetate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetateCitric acid~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPolysorbate 20~1.1–1.4%
Peg-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoate~0.9–1.15%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Panthenol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCreatine~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
More about CreatinePotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateHamamelis virginiana water~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterPeg/ppg-20/6 dimethicone~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone. Helps create a nice product texture and can help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg/ppg-20/6 dimethiconePolyquaternium-7~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Propylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.4%
Volcanic soil extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolLinalool~0.1–0.2%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCi 17200~0.05–0.15%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium chloride, Glycerin, Parfum, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Citric acid, Polysorbate 20, Peg-18 glyceryl oleate/cocoate, Sodium benzoate, Panthenol, Creatine, Potassium sorbate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Hamamelis virginiana water, Peg/ppg-20/6 dimethicone, Polyquaternium-7, Propylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Volcanic soil extract, Hexylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Linalool, Limonene, Ci 17200, Ci 42090
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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.
| B MenOil Control Volcanic 4-1 WashYOUR PRODUCT | OnagrineVisibly Pure Purifying Cleansing Gel | REVOLUTION SKINCARECleansing Jelly | NIP+FABTeen Skin Fix Pore Blaster Jelly Wash Day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 37% | 37% |
| Price | — | $18.20 | $8.05 | $9.37 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Agran Oil | Decyl Glucoside | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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