Dr. Loretta Gentle Hydrating Cleanser

Dr. Loretta Gentle Hydrating Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Hydroxypropyl guar
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Gentle Hydrating Cleanser”
Source: Dr Loretta

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, hydroxypropyl guar) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~4–6%
Hydroxypropyl guarEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions~1.9–2.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Zingiber officinale root oil
Medium risk
We flagged 4 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~4–6%est.
Anthemis nobilis flower oilAn essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skinHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Zingiber officinale root oilAn essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivityHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Hydroxypropyl guarUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsionsMedium~1.9–2.9%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 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
Hydrolyzed alginDerived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.55–1.25%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium cocoyl wheat amino acids~9.2–13.8%
Formula
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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Cocamidopropyl betaine~4–6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Hydroxypropyl guar~1.9–2.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Ahnfeltiopsis concinna extract~1.2–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Hydrolyzed algin~0.55–1.25%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

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Zingiber officinale root oil~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity

More about Zingiber officinale root oil
Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium cocoyl wheat amino acids, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Hydroxypropyl guar, Ahnfeltiopsis concinna extract, Hydrolyzed algin, Phenoxyethanol, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Zingiber officinale root oil

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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.

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Shared key ingredients—2 of 42 of 42 of 4
Key difference—Centella Asiatica ExtractGluconolactoneNiacinamide
Irritancy Medium Low Low Low
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