Works for
CleansingStearic acid, Myristic acid + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Moisturizing Face Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate se, glycol distearate, lauric acid, myristic acid, stearic acid) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Stearic acid~8.3–10.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidMyristic acid~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidGlycerin~3.1–3.8%
- 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 GlycerinPotassium hydroxide~2.4–2.9%
Propanediol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPropylene glycol~1.7–2%
- 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 glycolCetearyl alcohol~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate se~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seLauric acid~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidGlycol distearate~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearatePhenoxyethanol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolyquaternium-7~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Carbomer~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerParfum~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Potassium carbonate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tranexamic acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is effective in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone. It can also help in skin barrier recovery. It is used to treat melasma, especially with injections and when taken orally
More about Tranexamic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePropylparaben~0.1–0.15%
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractIngredient list view
Water, Stearic acid, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Potassium hydroxide, Propanediol, Propylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate se, Lauric acid, Glycol distearate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-7, Methylparaben, Carbomer, Parfum, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium carbonate, Tranexamic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Propylparaben, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract
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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. MoritaMoisturizing Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | ShiseidoSenka All Clear Double W | SkinfoodRice Daily Brightening Cleansing Foam | KoseSoftymo Washing Foam - 3 Types | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $13.70 | $11.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 6 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate | Panthenol | Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Effect of tranexamic acid on melasma: a clinical trial with histological evaluationonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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