Credo Skincare True Timeout Vetiver Root + Calming Botanicals Cleanser for Sensitive Skin

Credo Skincare True Timeout Vetiver Root + Calming Botanicals Cleanser for Sensitive Skin

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Coco-glucoside + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“True Timeout Vetiver Root + Calming Botanicals Cleanser for Sensitive Skin”
Source: Credo Beauty

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl olivate, cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl caprylate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, sorbitan olivate) 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

Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together~6.5–9.7%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~4.7–7%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~2.2–3.3%
Cetearyl olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.2–1.8%
Sorbitan olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1–1.45%
Sodium cocoyl isethionateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~0.5–1.15%
Glyceryl caprylateEffect: HighAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.1–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 10 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~4.7–7%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~2.2–3.3%est.
PhenylpropanolHelps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulationHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~6.5–9.7%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~2–3.1%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Lactic acidAn 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)Medium~0.15–0.55%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.3%est.
Sodium lactateHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the productMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~6.5–9.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together

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Coco-glucoside~4.7–7%
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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Erythritol~2.6–3.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~2–3.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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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Cocamidopropyl betaine~2.2–3.3%
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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Albatrellus confluens extract~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Cetearyl olivate~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sorbitan olivate~1–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Lactobacillus ferment~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationReduces irritation

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Glycerin~0.4–0.9%
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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Vetiveria zizanoides root extract~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Cocoyl proline~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Cocoyl proline
Lactic acid~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
ExfoliationEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-aging

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)

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Inulin~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-blemish

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking

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Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Maltodextrin~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Phenylpropanol~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium lactate~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

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Sodium phytate~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Coco-glucoside, Erythritol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Albatrellus confluens extract, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Lactobacillus ferment, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Glycerin, Vetiveria zizanoides root extract, Cocoyl proline, Lactic acid, Inulin, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl glycol, Glyceryl caprylate, Phenylpropanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium lactate, Sodium phytate

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