Clinique Liquid Facial Soap - Oily Skin Formula
Works for
CleansingLauramidopropyl betaine, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine + 5 moreCan be harsh
“Liquid Facial Soap , Oily Skin Formula”
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.
ExfoliationSEA SALTNot delivered
“Preps skin for the exfoliating action of Step 2, Clarifying Lotion.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Methylchloroisothiazolinone, MethylisothiazolinoneMedium 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%
Lauramidopropyl betaine~7.7–11.6%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineSodium chloride~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium laureth sulfate~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateSodium cocoyl sarcosinate~1.7–2.5%
Tea-cocoyl glutamate~1.4–2.1%
Butylene glycol~1.1–1.7%
- 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~0.95–1.4%
- 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 juicePeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~0.8–1.25%
Sucrose~0.35–0.85%
- 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 SucroseSodium coco pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHexylene glycol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPolyquaternium-7~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDisodium edta~0.05–0.3%
Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sodium chloride, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium cocoyl sarcosinate, Tea-cocoyl glutamate, Butylene glycol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Sucrose, Sodium coco pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Citric acid, Hexylene glycol, Polyquaternium-7, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, 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.
| CliniqueLiquid Facial Soap - Oily Skin FormulaYOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayEffaclar Purifying Gel Cleanser | REVOLUTION SKINCARENiacinamide Mattifying Cleansing Gel | MixaAnti-Imperfection Comfort Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | $29.00 | $12.16−$16.84 | $10.60−$18.40 | $7.16−$21.84 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 1 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Betaine | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: pH formula G.E.L. Cleanse | Gel Cleanser for Senstive SkinNeutrogena Ultra Gentle Hydrating Cream to Foam Cleanser
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Methylisothiazolinone contact allergy: a reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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