Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Stearic acid + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Essential Face Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, glyceryl stearate citrate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sodium lauroyl glutamate, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, stearic acid) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.5–6.7%
- 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 GlycerinSodium cocoyl isethionate~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateBetaine~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineStearic acid~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlyceryl stearate citrate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateDecyl glucoside~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateSodium lauroyl methyl isethionate~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionateSodium lauroyl glutamate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
More about Sodium lauroyl glutamateParfum~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCaprylyl glycol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSclerotium gum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumPolyquaternium-10~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Sodium chloride~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.05–0.2%
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateSodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Betaine, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Decyl glucoside, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Parfum, Caprylyl glycol, Sclerotium gum, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium chloride, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Sodium benzoate
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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.
| Comfort ZoneEssential Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | Peter Thomas RothWater Drench Cloud Cream Cleanser | NaturiumThe Calmer Ceramide Body Wash | YEOUTHVitamin C Facial Cleanser Day/Night Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 40% | 39% |
| Price | $50.00 | $28.00−$22.00 | $14.15−$35.85 | $41.90−$8.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Hyaluronate | Ceramide Eop | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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