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Dr. Brandt OIL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER
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Dr. Brandt OIL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Sodium cocoyl alaninate, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“OIL-TO-FOAM CLEANSER”
Source: Dr. Brandt

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (disodium cocoamphodiacetate, lauryl hydroxysultaine, sodium cocoyl alaninate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) 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: sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Sodium cocoyl alaninateEffect: High~3.7–5.5%
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~3.3–5%
Lauryl hydroxysultaineEffect: High~2.6–3.9%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~1.7–2.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Parfum, Withania somnifera root extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agentHigh~1.7–2.6%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
Withania somnifera root extract—High~0.05–0.25%est.
Ocimum sanctum leaf extractA plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicalsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~3.3–5%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1–1.5%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.4–0.9%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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Glycerin~3.8–5.7%
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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Sodium cocoyl alaninate~3.7–5.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~3.3–5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Lauryl hydroxysultaine~2.6–3.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~1.7–2.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium chloride~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Parfum~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Withania somnifera root extract~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Ocimum sanctum leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl alaninate, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Lauryl hydroxysultaine, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium chloride, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Withania somnifera root extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract

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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.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Safety Assessment of Alkyl Taurate Amides and Taurate Salts as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  3. 3
    The influence of alkane chain length on the skin irritation potential of 1,2-alkanediolsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
  6. 6
    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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