Clinique For Men Face Wash
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine + 6 moreCan be harsh
“For Men 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.
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?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Methylchloroisothiazolinone, MethylisothiazolinoneMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
1 of 1 community members would buy it again.
This is a decent face wash for normal skin, though somewhat stronger in oil-removal than I might like.
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~10–12%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateSodium chloride~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineLauramidopropyl betaine~3–3.6%
Sodium cocoyl sarcosinate~2–2.5%
Tea-cocoyl glutamate~1.7–2.1%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.4–1.7%
- 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 hyaluronate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSucrose~0.9–1.1%
- 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 SucroseDi-ppg-2 myreth-10 adipate~0.75–1.1%
Hexylene glycol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolButylene glycol~0.55–0.8%
- 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 glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCetyl triethylmonium dimethicone peg-8 succinate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyquaternium-7~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Citric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~0.25–0.5%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateDisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium chloride, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Sodium cocoyl sarcosinate, Tea-cocoyl glutamate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium hyaluronate, Sucrose, Di-ppg-2 myreth-10 adipate, Hexylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Cetyl triethylmonium dimethicone peg-8 succinate, Polyquaternium-7, Citric acid, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Tocopheryl acetate, Disodium edta, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
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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.
| CliniqueFor Men Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayEffaclar Purifying Gel Cleanser | REVOLUTION SKINCARENiacinamide Mattifying Cleansing Gel | MixaAnti-Imperfection Comfort Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 31% | 31% |
| Price | $23.00 | $12.16−$10.84 | $10.73−$12.27 | $7.23−$15.77 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 2 of 10 | 1 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Laboratoire ACM Sensitélial Ultra Rich Cleansing GelpH formula G.E.L. Cleanse | Gel Cleanser for Senstive Skin
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Methylisothiazolinone contact allergy: a reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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