Byredo Suede Rinse Free Hand Cleanser

Byredo Suede Rinse Free Hand Cleanser

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-4 caprate
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Suede Rinse Free Hand Cleanser”
Source: Cultbeauty

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~2.8–4.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 6 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
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~24–35%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.4–2.1%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
HydroxycitronellalA fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%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~2.3–3.5%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Alcohol denat.~24–35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Water~11–17%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
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~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~2.3–3.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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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Parfum~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Saccharide isomerate~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

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Xylitylglucoside~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Anhydroxylitol~0.55–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function

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Xylitol~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function

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Hydrolyzed jojoba esters~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Citric acid~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sodium citrate~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
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

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Hydroxycitronellal~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating

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Limonene~0.01–0.05%
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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Linalool~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Alcohol denat., Water, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Parfum, Saccharide isomerate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Hydrolyzed jojoba esters, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Alpha-isomethyl ionone

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Shared key ingredients—4 of 63 of 64 of 6
Key difference—PanthenolNiacinamideCeramide Ap
Irritancy High High Medium Medium
Drying alcohol Contains drying alcohol ———
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