Works for
CleansingSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Coco-betaine + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Active Bath & Shower Gel”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, hydrogenated vegetable glycerides citrate, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium lauroyl glutamate) 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-betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Parfum, Cymbopogon flexuosus oil + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~11–14%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateCoco-betaine~6–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideGlycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinCocamidopropyl betaine~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineParfum~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium lauroyl glutamate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. It creates foam
More about Sodium lauroyl glutamateCoco-glucoside~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideLactic acid~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidGlyceryl oleate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateCymbopogon flexuosus oil~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilZingiber officinale root oil~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
More about Zingiber officinale root oilArctium lappa root extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractPropylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolTocopherol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolSodium chloride~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium hydroxide~0.35–0.6%
Citric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHydrogenated vegetable glycerides citrate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium phytate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitrus aurantium amara peel oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Linalool~0.15–0.25%
Linalyl acetate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Geraniol~0.1–0.2%
Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pinene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eugenol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Coco-betaine, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Coco-glucoside, Lactic acid, Glyceryl oleate, Cymbopogon flexuosus oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Arctium lappa root extract, Propylene glycol, Tocopherol, Sodium chloride, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides citrate, Sodium phytate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Limonene, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Linalool, Linalyl acetate, Geraniol, Citrus aurantium bergamia peel oil, Pinene, Eugenol
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| Match | — | 62% | 50% | 49% |
| Price | — | $6.00 | $1.67 | $12.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 11 | 3 of 11 | 3 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Inulin | Saccharide Isomerate | Linoleic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
- 5Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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