Colleen Rothschild Beauty Balancing Gel Cleanser
Works for
CleansingAmmonium lauryl sulfate, Cetyl betaine + 2 moreCan be harsh
“Balancing Gel 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: benzalkonium chloride.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people ammonium lauryl sulfate, cetyl 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Retinyl palmitate, Diazolidinyl urea + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Ammonium lauryl sulfate~11–13%
Cetyl betaine~5.7–6.9%
Polysorbate 20~2.8–3.4%
Panax ginseng root extract~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractAloe barbadensis leaf extract~2–2.4%
- 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 extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractRetinyl palmitate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateGlycerin~1.2–1.4%
- 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 GlycerinGlycine soja extract~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractPeg-8/smdi copolymer~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBenzalkonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating
More about Benzalkonium chlorideDiazolidinyl urea~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaSodium benzoate~0.15–0.3%
Phenethyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Cetyl betaine, Polysorbate 20, Panax ginseng root extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Retinyl palmitate, Glycerin, Glycine soja extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Peg-8/smdi copolymer, Citric acid, Benzalkonium chloride, Diazolidinyl urea, Sodium benzoate, Phenethyl alcohol, Potassium sorbate, Parfum
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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.
| Colleen Rothschild BeautyBalancing Gel CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Derma EVitamin C Daily Brightening Cleanser | Peter Thomas RothWater Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Makeup Removing Gel Cleanser | REVOLUTION SKINCAREHydro Bank Hydrating Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | $15.77 | $28.83 | $3.33 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Retinol | Marshmallow Root Extract | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
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