Dr. Fuscher Genesis Cleansing Gel for Combination to Oily Skin
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
CleansingLauryl betaine, Sodium laureth sulfate + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Genesis Cleansing Gel for Combination to Oily Skin”
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?
Irritancy19 flagged ingredients — 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%
Lauryl betaine~7.5–9.2%
Sodium laureth sulfate~5.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateLauryl glucoside~3.8–4.6%
Glycerin~2.4–2.9%
- 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 20~1.9–2.3%
Peg-150 distearate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearateSalicylic acid~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidHamamelis virginiana water~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterAlcohol~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholLaminaria saccharina extract~0.65–1%
- 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 extractZinc sulfate~0.6–0.9%
Pyridoxine~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. It might be irritating
More about PyridoxineButylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- 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 glycolPanthenol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAlcohol denat.~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Ananas sativus fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractPassiflora edulis fruit extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera fruit extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractDmdm hydantoin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative that releases formaldehyde and can be irritating
More about Dmdm hydantoinSodium benzoate~0.3–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.5%
Ppg-2 methyl ether~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium chloride~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePropylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 glycolPeg-12 dimethicone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Peg-12 dimethiconeDisodium edta~0.2–0.35%
2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.25%
Sodium bisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Propylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Methylparaben~0.1–0.15%
Citric acid~0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Lauryl betaine, Sodium laureth sulfate, Lauryl glucoside, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Peg-150 distearate, Salicylic acid, Hamamelis virginiana water, Alcohol, Laminaria saccharina extract, Zinc sulfate, Pyridoxine, Unknown, Butylene glycol, Panthenol, Alcohol denat., Ananas sativus fruit extract, Passiflora edulis fruit extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Dmdm hydantoin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Ppg-2 methyl ether, Parfum, Sodium chloride, Propylene glycol, Peg-12 dimethicone, Disodium edta, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium bisulfite, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Citric acid
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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.
| Dr. FuscherGenesis Cleansing Gel for Combination to Oily SkinYOUR PRODUCT | Peter Thomas RothIrish Moor Mud Cleansing Gel | NeutrogenaVisibly Clear Pink Grapefruit Exfoliating Cleansing Gel | CliniqueAll About Clean 2-in-1 Cleansing + Exfoliating Jelly Anti-Pollution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 94% | 89% | 89% |
| Price | — | — | — | $30.87 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Jojoba Esters | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | 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 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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