Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaineCan be harsh
“Specifically designed to remove excess oil, grime and greasy film from acne prone skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Mentha piperita leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 3 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~40–60%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.4–9.6%
- 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 juiceSodium laureth sulfate~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateCocamidopropyl betaine~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineMentha piperita leaf extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractBisabolol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololTrifolium pratense extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractThymus vulgaris extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melaleuca leucadendron cajuputi leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractAzulene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Bisabolol, Trifolium pratense extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Melaleuca leucadendron cajuputi leaf extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Azulene, Phenoxyethanol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Cellex-CFresh Complexion Foaming GelYOUR PRODUCT | ObagiC-CLEANSING GEL | pH formulaG.E.L. Cleanse | Gel Cleanser for Senstive Skin | KruidvatORIGINALS GEL LAVANT TEA TREE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 45% | 44% | 44% |
| Price | — | $50.00 | $41.47 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Lactic Acid | Glycerin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: LACURA Foaming Gel CleanserOnagrine Visibly Pure Purifying Cleansing Gel
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 3Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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