Works for
CleansingSodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Oily Skin Cleanser”
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.
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?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Amyl cinnamal, Benzyl benzoate + 5 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%
Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.4–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinatePeg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateSodium laureth sulfate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateAcrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Amyl cinnamal~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzyl benzoate~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCitronellol~0.55–1.25%
Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Geraniol~0.35–0.85%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLinalool~0.15–0.7%
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Panthenol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolParfum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium chloride~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium laurate~0.1–0.35%
Sodium sulfate~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfateIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Unknown, Butylene glycol, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Acrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer, Amyl cinnamal, Benzyl benzoate, Citronellol, Disodium edta, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Methylparaben, Panthenol, Parfum, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium chloride, Sodium laurate, Sodium sulfate
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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.
| CetaphilOily Skin CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | MesoesteticFacial Gel Cleanser | BiodermaAtoderm Shower Gel | La Roche-PosayLipikar Nourishing Shower Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | — | $7.48 | $17.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 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 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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