Biolane Expert Organic Non-Rinse Cleansing Water

Biolane Expert Organic Non-Rinse Cleansing Water

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-4 caprate
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“This cleansing water gently cleanses your baby's face, body and diaper epidermis, while preserving the epidermis.”
Source: Cocoon Center

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

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.

Polyglyceryl-4 caprateEffect: High~3.4–5.1%

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~1–1.6%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~1.7–2.5%est.
Levulinic acidHelps stabilize a product formulationMedium~1–1.5%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally 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~0.05–0.3%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
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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Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~3.4–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Propanediol~2.7–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Inulin~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-blemish

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking

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Pentylene glycol~1.7–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Parfum~1–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Levulinic acid~1–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps stabilize a product formulation

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Sodium gluconate~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize product formulations

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Sodium levulinate~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Fructose~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.05–0.3%
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

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Benzoic acid~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Propanediol, Inulin, Pentylene glycol, Parfum, Levulinic acid, Sodium gluconate, Sodium levulinate, Sodium benzoate, Fructose, Sodium hydroxide, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Benzoic acid

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Shared key ingredients—2 of 42 of 42 of 4
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Irritancy Medium Low Low Low
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Sources cited in this review

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