CosMedix Gentle Clean

CosMedix Gentle Clean

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 6 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“This lowâfoaming, sulfateâfree cleanser for sensitive skin lifts away daily impurities while respecting the skin’s natural moisture barrier, so skin feels clean without feeling compromised.”
Source: Cosmedix

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, lauryl glucoside, shea butteramidopropyl betaine, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate

Sodium cocoamphoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam~5.6–6.9%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~4.4–5.3%
Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.4–3%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~2–2.5%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~1.5–1.9%
Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.5–1.8%
Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent~1.3–1.5%
Shea butteramidopropyl betaineEffect: High~1–1.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil
Medium risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~4.4–5.3%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~2–2.5%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~1.5–1.9%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.55–0.85%est.
Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Sodium cocoamphoacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foamMedium~5.6–6.9%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.4–3%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.5–1.8%est.
Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1.3–1.5%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.3–5.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Sodium cocoamphoacetate~5.6–6.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.4–5.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Lauryl glucoside~2.4–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Coco-glucoside~2–2.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Glyceryl oleate~1.5–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~1.5–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate~1.3–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Shea butteramidopropyl betaine~1–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Panthenol~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Pogostemon cablin oil~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Allantoin~0.4–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishReduces irritationReduces rednessExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessAntibacterialReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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

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Helichrysum stoechas flower extract~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Totarol~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Bisabolol~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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Glucuronic acid~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium chloride~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium citrate~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Benzoic acid~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Lauryl glucoside, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, Shea butteramidopropyl betaine, Panthenol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Allantoin, Sodium hyaluronate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Helichrysum stoechas flower extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Totarol, Bisabolol, Glucuronic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium citrate, Benzoic acid, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate

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