Dr.G Cleansing Gel

Dr.G Cleansing Gel

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium cocoyl glutamate + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Cleansing Gel”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-betaine, coco-glucoside, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, disodium cocoyl glutamate, glyceryl caprylate, hydrogenated lecithin, sodium methyl oleoyl 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: coco-betaine, coco-glucoside

Disodium cocoamphodiacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~4.3–6.5%
Disodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent~3.3–5%
Coco-betaineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic~1.2–1.7%
Sodium methyl oleoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.8–1.2%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~0.4–1%
Glyceryl caprylateEffect: HighAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.4–0.95%
Hydrogenated lecithinEffect: HighHelps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.~0.1–0.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
13 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 13 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-betaineHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenicHigh~1.2–1.7%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–1%est.
Disodium cocoamphodiacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~4.3–6.5%est.
Disodium cocoyl glutamateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~3.3–5%est.
Sea saltUsed to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentrationMedium~2–3%est.
Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateHelps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulationsMedium~1.6–2.5%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.4–2.1%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.3–1.9%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~1.1–1.6%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Sodium methyl oleoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.8–1.2%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.2–0.8%est.
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateA preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determineMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4–6%
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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Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~4.3–6.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Disodium cocoyl glutamate~3.3–5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Sea salt~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Exfoliation

Used to thicken the product formulation and might help to add minerals to the surface of the skin. It is used in scrubs as a physical exfoliant. Can increase sensitivity to other ingredients if left on the skin or used in high concentration

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Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~1.6–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations

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Citric acid~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.3–1.9%
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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Caprylyl glycol~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Coco-betaine~1.2–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic

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1,2-hexanediol~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Coco-glucoside~0.4–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Disodium edta~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Butylene glycol~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine

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Lactobacillus~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation

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Fructooligosaccharides~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Polyglyceryl-10 oleate~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Bifida ferment lysate~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationEvens skin tone

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

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Streptococcus thermophilus ferment~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glycine soja oil unsaponifiables~0.1–0.3%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
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Triticum vulgare germ oil unsaponifiables~0.05–0.25%
Comedogenic 2/5
Pollen extract~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Sea salt, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Citric acid, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Coco-betaine, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate, Glyceryl caprylate, Coco-glucoside, Disodium edta, Butylene glycol, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus, Fructooligosaccharides, Polyglyceryl-10 oleate, Bifida ferment lysate, Streptococcus thermophilus ferment, Hydrogenated lecithin, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Glycine soja oil unsaponifiables, Triticum vulgare germ oil unsaponifiables, Pollen extract

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