Works for
CleansingAmmonium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Sensitive Skin Cleansing Gel”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ammonium laureth sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, polysorbate 20, ppg-2 hydroxyethyl coco/isostearamide) 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Dmdm hydantoin + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Ammonium laureth sulfate~10–12%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.7–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate~2.4–2.9%
Propylene glycol~1.8–2.2%
- 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 glycolPpg-2 hydroxyethyl coco/isostearamide~1.5–1.9%
Tocopheryl acetate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAllantoin~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juicePanthenol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractSambucus nigra fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra fruit extractAmmonium chloride~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateDmdm hydantoin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
More about Dmdm hydantoinIodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 glycolPolysorbate 20~0.15–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDisodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.05–0.1%
- 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 glycyrrhizateIngredient list view
Water, Ammonium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, Propylene glycol, Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl coco/isostearamide, Tocopheryl acetate, Allantoin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Panthenol, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Ammonium chloride, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Dmdm hydantoin, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Butylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate
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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.
| DdfSensitive Skin Cleansing GelYOUR PRODUCT | KruidvatORIGINALS GEL LAVANT TEA TREE | La Roche-PosayCicaplast B5 Cleansing Wash | PharmacerisN - Puri-Capilium Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | — | $5.35 | $13.27 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 3 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin E | Manganese Gluconate | Betaine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5
- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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