Works for
CleansingMyristic acid, Stearic acid + 4 moreCleanses gently
“DHC CoQ10 Washing Cream is a cream formula that turns into a gentle foam to wash away dirt, oil and any other impurities for a clear and bright complexion.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ceteth-25, glycol distearate, lauramide dea, lysolecithin, myristic acid, stearic acid) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy15 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Myristic acid~7.3–9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidGlycerin~4–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinStearic acid~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPotassium hydroxide~2.3–2.8%
Glycol distearate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateLauramide dea~1.5–1.9%
Pentylene glycol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCeteth-25~1.2–1.4%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCellulose gum~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumUbiquinone~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinonePolyglyceryl-10 oleate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 oleatePolyglyceryl-10 stearate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and softens the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-10 stearateButylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- 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 glycolStearyl glycyrrhetinate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation
More about Stearyl glycyrrhetinateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideMagnesium aluminum silicate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.3–0.55%
- 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 juiceSqualane~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneLysolecithin~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LysolecithinOlea europaea fruit oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilTocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 riboflavin phosphate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetrasodium etidronate~0.15–0.25%
Thiamine hcl~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is studied as a mosquito repellent
More about Thiamine hclHydrolyzed yeast extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties
More about Hydrolyzed yeast extractPanax ginseng root extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractCyanocobalamin~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin barrier function and reduce inflammation in skin
More about CyanocobalaminOlea europaea leaf extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractIngredient list view
Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Glycol distearate, Lauramide dea, Pentylene glycol, Ceteth-25, Phenoxyethanol, Cellulose gum, Ubiquinone, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Polyglyceryl-10 stearate, Butylene glycol, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Squalane, Lysolecithin, Olea europaea fruit oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Tocopherol, Sodium riboflavin phosphate, Tetrasodium etidronate, Thiamine hcl, Hydrolyzed yeast extract, Panax ginseng root extract, Cyanocobalamin, Olea europaea leaf extract
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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.
| DHCCoQ10 Washing CreamYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilBrightness Creamy Cleanser Niacinamide | La Roche-PosayToleriane Purifying Foaming Cream Cleanser | PORELESS LABOPore Foaming Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 37% | 36% |
| Price | — | $21.46 | $19.15 | $42.80 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 14 | 3 of 14 | 5 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Lauric Acid | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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