Bigger than Beauty Skincare TEST- BTBS Bright Balance Hydrating Gel Cleanser
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate + 14 moreCleanses gently
“TEST, BTBS Bright Balance™ Hydrating Gel Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, cocamidopropylamine oxide, coco-glucoside, hydroxyproline, lauryl glucoside, polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, sodium methyl oleoyl taurate, 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 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%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~7.6–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinSodium lauroyl methyl isethionate~3.6–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateSodium cocoyl isethionate~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateAcrylates copolymer~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerSodium methyl oleoyl taurate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium methyl oleoyl taurateLauryl glucoside~1.5–1.8%
Sodium acrylates copolymer~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideLimonene~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCoco-glucoside~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosidePolyglyceryl-3 cocoate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 cocoatePolyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.45–0.7%
Panthenol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTocopherol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilHedychium coronarium root extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Faex~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FaexYeast extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- 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 extractSodium pca~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaProline~0.25–0.5%
Citrus limon peel oil~0.25–0.4%
Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.2–0.4%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLecithin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinAspalathus linearis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Plant extract that might have help to neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness is skin is lacking
More about Aspalathus linearis leaf extractHydroxyproline~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking
More about HydroxyprolineHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidBromelain~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chondrus crispus extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultainePolyglyceryl-6 caprylate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 caprylatePolyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleateCocamidopropylamine oxide~0.25–0.5%
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.2%
Chlorphenesin~0.1–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Acrylates copolymer, Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate, Lauryl glucoside, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Limonene, Coco-glucoside, Polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Sodium hyaluronate, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Hedychium coronarium root extract, Faex, Yeast extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Sodium pca, Proline, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Xanthan gum, Lecithin, Aspalathus linearis leaf extract, Hydroxyproline, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Bromelain, Chondrus crispus extract, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, Cocamidopropylamine oxide, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| Bigger than Beauty SkincareTEST- BTBS Bright Balance Hydrating Gel CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Thrive CausemeticsBright Balance 3-in-1 Cleanser | Skinfixbarrier+ Ceramide + Ectoin Gentle Gel Cleanser | Earth Harbor NaturalsOasis Deep Pore Gel Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 41% | 38% |
| Price | — | $32.00 | $12.00 | $20.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 26 of 27 | 12 of 27 | 7 of 27 |
| Key difference | — | — | Niacinamide | Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | High | High | 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 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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