basis Cleaner Clean Face Wash

basis Cleaner Clean Face Wash

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium laureth sulfate + 5 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Cleaner Clean Face Wash”
Source: Walgreens

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.

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~9.3–11.4%
Sodium laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~5.6–6.8%
Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~3.8–4.6%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~2.2–2.7%
Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.9–2.3%
Peg-8 glyceryl laurateEffect: High~1.5–1.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia extract, Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~9.3–11.4%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~5.6–6.8%est.
Lavandula angustifolia extractUsed for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skinHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract—High~0.25–0.45%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis extract—High~0.3–0.5%est.
Mentha viridis extractUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~3.8–4.6%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~2.2–2.7%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.9–2.3%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~0.6–0.9%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~5.6–6.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~9.3–11.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Sodium laureth sulfate~5.6–6.8%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Lauryl glucoside~3.8–4.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~2.2–2.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~1.9–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-8 glyceryl laurate~1.5–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate~1.3–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Dimethicone copolyol~1.1–1.3%
Formula
Butylene glycol~0.75–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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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Lavandula angustifolia extract~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin

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Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · high
Mentha viridis extract~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Methyldibromo glutaronitrile~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Parfum~0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum
Ingredient list view

Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium laureth sulfate, Lauryl glucoside, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Peg-8 glyceryl laurate, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, Dimethicone copolyol, Butylene glycol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Cymbopogon schoenanthus extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Mentha viridis extract, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Methyldibromo glutaronitrile, Parfum

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