Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cetearyl alcohol + 8 moreCan be harsh
“CLARINSMEN Active Face Wash”
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, sodium lauryl 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?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Parfum, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~10–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateCetearyl alcohol~4.2–5.2%
- 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 alcoholGlycol distearate~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateCocamidopropyl betaine~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium cocoamphoacetate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetateDimethicone~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeParfum~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCetearyl glucoside~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideGlycerin~0.7–1.05%
- 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~0.55–0.85%
- 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 glycolPhenoxyisopropanol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePropylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPanthenol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolButyrospermum parkii butter~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCocamide mipa~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Surfactant - foam booster, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, foam boosting, surfactant, and viscosity controlling. Comes from coconut acid. Doesn't appear to be a common irritant
More about Cocamide mipaPortulaca oleracea extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractCitric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerGaultheria procumbens leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium cetearyl sulfate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cetearyl sulfateSodium lauryl sulfate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateHierochloe odorata extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Grindelia robusta extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alpinia officinarum root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneDisodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.5%
Limonene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.3%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalAlpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl benzoate~0.1–0.2%
- 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 benzoateCitral~0.1–0.2%
Ci 60730~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 42090~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycol distearate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Dimethicone, Parfum, Cetearyl glucoside, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Phenoxyisopropanol, Sodium chloride, Propylene glycol, Panthenol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Cocamide mipa, Portulaca oleracea extract, Citric acid, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Gaultheria procumbens leaf extract, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Hierochloe odorata extract, Grindelia robusta extract, Alpinia officinarum root extract, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Disodium edta, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Limonene, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl benzoate, Citral, Ci 60730, Ci 42090
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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.
| ClarinsCLARINSMEN Active Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | UriageXemose Gentle Cleansing Syndet Gel | Dr. Zenovia SkincareBakuchiol Hydrating Cleanser | NorevaXerodiane AP+ Gentle Foaming Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 14 | 5 of 14 | 4 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Ns | Bakuchiol | Laureth-2 |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | 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 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4
- 5Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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