Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Stearic acid + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Tea Tree Purifying Face Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people decyl glucoside.
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?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Citrus grandis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- 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 juiceSodium cocoyl isethionate~7.3–10.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateStearic acid~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidWater~3.3–4.9%
Glycerin~2.4–3.6%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl caprylate/caprate~1.7–2.5%
Decyl glucoside~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideCitrus grandis peel oil~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilSalicylic acid~0.45–1.05%
- 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 acidCitrus limon peel oil~0.45–1.1%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilVaccinium myrtillus seed extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucumis sativus fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractCitrus aurantifolia oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilSaccharum officinarum extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractSalix alba bark extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractCitrus grandis seed extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Echinacea purpurea extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Echinacea purpurea extractMentha viridis leaf oil~0.15–0.55%
Acer saccharum extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractBenzyl alcohol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholXanthan gum~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGuar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideCitric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLactic acid~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.3%
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.25%
Sodium phytate~0.05–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Stearic acid, Water, Glycerin, Glyceryl caprylate/caprate, Decyl glucoside, Citrus grandis peel oil, Salicylic acid, Citrus limon peel oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Vaccinium myrtillus seed extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Saccharum officinarum extract, Salix alba bark extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Citrus grandis seed extract, Echinacea purpurea extract, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Acer saccharum extract, Benzyl alcohol, Xanthan gum, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Citric acid, Lactic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Sorbic acid, Sodium phytate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.OrganicTea Tree Purifying Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | ROUND LAB1025 Dokdo Bubble Foam | YEOUTHVitamin C Facial Cleanser Day/Night Cream | Colleen Rothschild BeautyPurifying Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 84% | 84% | 83% |
| Price | — | $12.86 | $41.90 | $100.93 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 6A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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