E45 Face Foaming Cleanser For Dry & Sensitive Skin
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Laureth-7 citrate + 4 moreCleanses gently
“E45 gentle face foaming cleanser thoroughly cleanses without drying the skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate, laureth-7 citrate, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium methyl cocoyl 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~8.7–10.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineLaureth-7 citrate~4.9–6%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateSodium cocoamphoacetate~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDecyl glucoside~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideDicaprylyl ether~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherGlyceryl oleate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateCitric acid~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDisodium edta~0.65–1%
Betaine~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineSodium hydroxide~0.5–0.75%
Xylitol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolEthylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.6%
Glycerin~0.45–0.65%
- 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 GlycerinPropylene glycol~0.3–0.6%
- 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 glycolBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Helichrysum italicum extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used to conceal the smell of other ingredients in a product. Has anti-microbial properties. Can be irritating
More about Helichrysum italicum extractTocopherol~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolHydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateMagnesium chloride~0.2–0.35%
Manganese chloride~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ferric chloride~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calcium chloride~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chlorideCupric chloride~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zinc chloride~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Laureth-7 citrate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Decyl glucoside, Dicaprylyl ether, Glyceryl oleate, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Betaine, Sodium hydroxide, Xylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Benzoic acid, Helichrysum italicum extract, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Magnesium chloride, Manganese chloride, Ferric chloride, Calcium chloride, Cupric chloride, Zinc chloride
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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.
| E45Face Foaming Cleanser For Dry & Sensitive SkinYOUR PRODUCT | REFYFace Cleanse Hydrating Cleanser + Makeup Remover | YourGoodSkinRefreshing Foaming Wash | SuperdrugSimply Pure Gentle Foaming Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | — | $30.93 | — | $1.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Dimethicone | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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