Burt's Bees Gentle Cream Cleanser with Aloe for Sensitive Skin
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CleansingCetyl alcohol, Sucrose stearate + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Gentle Cream Cleanser with Aloe for Sensitive Skin”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, coco-glucoside, quillaja saponaria bark extract, sucrose stearate, xanthan gum, yucca schidigera leaf/root/stem extract) 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: coco-glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Hamamelis virginiana water + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~5.8–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilGlycerin~3.8–4.7%
- 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 GlycerinCetyl alcohol~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholBeeswax~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxSucrose stearate~2–2.4%
Cetearyl alcohol~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCocos nucifera oil~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilSilica~1.5–1.8%
Zinc oxide~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxidePhenoxyethanol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCoco-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-glucosideAlcohol denat.~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Xanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterHamamelis virginiana water~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterQuillaja saponaria bark extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Quillaja saponaria bark extractEuphrasia officinalis extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltodextrin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinYucca schidigera leaf/root/stem extract~0.3–0.6%
Alcohol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceArtemisia umbelliformis extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Honey~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyFructose~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseTrehalose~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseGlucose~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseSucrose~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseInositol~0.15–0.3%
Citric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidOryza sativa extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Oryza sativa extractSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Sodium citrate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateBenzoic acid~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Beeswax, Sucrose stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Cocos nucifera oil, Silica, Zinc oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Coco-glucoside, Alcohol denat., Xanthan gum, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Hamamelis virginiana water, Quillaja saponaria bark extract, Euphrasia officinalis extract, Maltodextrin, Yucca schidigera leaf/root/stem extract, Alcohol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Artemisia umbelliformis extract, Honey, Fructose, Trehalose, Glucose, Sucrose, Inositol, Citric acid, Oryza sativa extract, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium citrate, Benzoic acid
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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.
| Burt's BeesGentle Cream Cleanser with Aloe for Sensitive SkinYOUR PRODUCT | NaturiumThe Calmer Ceramide Body Wash | skintificCeramide Low pH Cleanser Facial Wash | Kate SomervilleDeliKate™ Soothing Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | $13.99 | $14.43 | $13.90 | $13.38−$0.61 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 17 | 4 of 17 | 4 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Eop | Salicylic Acid | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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