Works for
CleansingSodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl betaineCan be harsh
“Wipe Your Slate Clean”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.
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.
ExfoliationLactic acidNot delivered
“An Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) that gently exfoliates the outer layers of the skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-blemishCamellia sinensis leaf extractNot delivered
“It removes dead skin cells and keeps pores clear, preventing blackheads and blemishes.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus aurantifolia oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~40–60%
Propanediol~4.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateDehydroxanthan gum~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create thicker product formulations and stabilize emulsions
More about Dehydroxanthan gumBenzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCocamidopropyl betaine~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineLactic acid~1.4–2%
- 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 acidGlycerin~1.3–1.9%
- 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 GlycerinLimonene~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon peel oil~0.35–0.8%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.3–0.6%
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractIsopropyl myristate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristatePogostemon cablin oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Amyris balsamifera bark oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citral~0.05–0.25%
Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilDipteryx odorata bean extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.1–0.35%
- 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 triglycerideTocopheryl retinoate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.01–0.1%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Dehydroxanthan gum, Benzyl alcohol, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Lactic acid, Glycerin, Limonene, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Dehydroacetic acid, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Isopropyl myristate, Pogostemon cablin oil, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Citral, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Dipteryx odorata bean extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tocopheryl retinoate, Tocopherol
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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.
| Does of LondonWipe Your Slate CleanYOUR PRODUCT | DCLActive Mattifying Cleanser | SanexZero % Sensitive Skin Shower Gel | Burt's BeesMicellar Cleansing Towelettes - 30 Count | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 53% | 52% |
| Price | — | $32.00 | $1.53 | $7.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Poloxamer 124 | Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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