Bulldog Energising Face Wash

Bulldog Energising Face Wash

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Coco-glucoside + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Infused with a blend of natural, high performance ingredients, the Bulldog Energising Face Wash effectively cleanses and revitalises without stripping moisture.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate) 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

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~8.8–10.8%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~5.8–7.1%
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~3.1–3.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene
Medium 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~8.8–10.8%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~5.8–7.1%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.8–1.15%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~3.1–3.8%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2–2.4%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%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
Zea mays kernel extract—3/5~0.5–0.75%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~8.8–10.8%
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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Coco-glucoside~5.8–7.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Glycerin~3.1–3.8%
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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Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate~3.1–3.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~2–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium chloride~1.5–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Sodium hydroxide~1.1–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Parfum~0.8–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Limonene~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Zea mays kernel extract~0.5–0.75%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
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Oryza sativa extract~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Caulerpa lentillifera extract~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium levulinate~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sorbic acid~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Coco-glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Limonene, Zea mays kernel extract, Oryza sativa extract, Caulerpa lentillifera extract, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium levulinate, Citric acid, Sorbic acid

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