Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Lauramidopropyl betaine + 6 moreCan be harsh
“For Men Oil Control 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: MentholMedium 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~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~11–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateLauramidopropyl betaine~5.5–6.7%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineSodium chloride~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium cocoyl sarcosinate~2–2.4%
Tea-cocoyl glutamate~1.7–2%
Butylene glycol~1.4–1.7%
- 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 glycolAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.1–1.4%
- 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 juiceSucrose~0.75–1.15%
- 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 SucroseHexylene glycol~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium sulfate~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfatePolyquaternium-7~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Laureth-2~0.55–0.8%
Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~0.4–0.6%
Menthol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Edta~0.25–0.45%
Disodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCi 15985~0.15–0.25%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.25%
Ci 15985~0.1–0.2%
Ci 47005~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sodium chloride, Sodium cocoyl sarcosinate, Tea-cocoyl glutamate, Butylene glycol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sucrose, Hexylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium sulfate, Polyquaternium-7, Laureth-2, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Menthol, Edta, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 15985, Ci 19140, Ci 15985, Unknown, Ci 47005
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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 Oil Control 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 | $12.09−$10.91 | $10.60−$12.40 | $7.16−$15.84 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 2 of 9 | 1 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: EltaMD Deep Pore Facial CleanserBioderma Sensibio DS+ Cleansing Gel
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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