Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Lauryl glucoside + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Purifying Foam Gel”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~11–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateLauryl glucoside~5.1–6.2%
Lauramidopropyl betaine~4.2–5.2%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoatePhellodendron amurense bark extract~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect
More about Phellodendron amurense bark extractLaminaria saccharina extract~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations
More about Laminaria saccharina extractDipotassium glycyrrhizate~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateButylene glycol~1.1–1.3%
- 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 glycolCopper pca~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Copper pcaPeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~0.7–1%
Sodium chloride~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCitric acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBht~0.45–0.65%
Parfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLinalool~0.25–0.4%
Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Butylphenyl methylpropionalLimonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.2%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.2%
Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Lauryl glucoside, Lauramidopropyl betaine, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Phellodendron amurense bark extract, Laminaria saccharina extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Butylene glycol, Copper pca, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Bht, Parfum, Linalool, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Limonene, Benzyl salicylate, Disodium edta, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| DarphinPurifying Foam GelYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueFor Men Face Wash | BiodermaAtoderm Intensive Ultra-Soothing Foaming Gel | pH formulaG.E.L. Cleanse | Gel Cleanser for Senstive Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | $21.76 | $15.21 | $41.28 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Sucrose | Niacinamide | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Phellodendron amurense Bark Extractncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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