Works for
CleansingPalm kernel acid, Sodium oleate + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Natural Goto Face Wash Soap”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, lauric acid, myristic acid, palm kernel acid, palmitic acid, sodium oleate) 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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Palm kernel acid~22–33%
Sodium oleate~7.7–11.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium oleateWater~4.8–7.2%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlycerin~3.1–4.6%
- 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 GlycerinCamellia sinensis leaf extract~2.1–3.2%
- 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 extractSodium hyaluronate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateMethyl gluceth-20~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Hydrolyzed collagen~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilAlthaea officinalis root extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractMyristic acid~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidPalmitic acid~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidLauric acid~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidPolyquaternium-7~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Cellulose gum~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumParfum~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumButylene glycol~0.15–0.5%
- 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 glycolMethicone~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
More about MethiconeIron oxides~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesTetrasodium etidronate~0.05–0.2%
Tetrasodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Unknown, Unknown, Palm kernel acid, Sodium oleate, Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Methyl gluceth-20, Hydrolyzed collagen, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Althaea officinalis root extract, Myristic acid, Palmitic acid, Lauric acid, Polyquaternium-7, Cellulose gum, Parfum, Butylene glycol, Methicone, Unknown, Iron oxides, Tetrasodium etidronate, Tetrasodium edta
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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.
| Cow BrandNatural Goto Face Wash SoapYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueAll About Clean™ Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser | Kenkou CorporationFace Wash - 3 Types | PhilosophyNature In A Jar Gentle Detoxifying Cleanser With Agave | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | $8.72 | $9.24+$0.52 | $42.10+$33.38 | $27.93+$19.21 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 13 | 5 of 13 | 6 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Peg-3 Distearate | Saccharum Officinarum Extract | Sodium Pca |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| 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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- 2Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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