Works for
CleansingPolyglyceryl-10 laurateCan be harsh
“Marine Cleansing Gel”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
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?
Irritancy2 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.8–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateGlycerin~3.3–4%
- 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 GlycerinTryptophan~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Taurine~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
More about TaurinePolyquaternium-51~1.8–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Hydrolyzed collagen~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed collagenLysine hcl~1.2–1.5%
Glutamic acid~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidSaponaria officinalis extract~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineLeucine~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Histidine hcl~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt of an amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about Histidine hclSerine~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineSodium aspartate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Threonine~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineAlanine~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineIsoleucine~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
More about IsoleucineAllantoin~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinPhenylalanine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arginine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineProline~0.2–0.4%
Tyrosine~0.15–0.3%
Disodium inosinate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium guanylate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Glycerin, Unknown, Tryptophan, Taurine, Polyquaternium-51, Hydrolyzed collagen, Lysine hcl, Glutamic acid, Saponaria officinalis extract, Glycine, Leucine, Histidine hcl, Serine, Sodium aspartate, Threonine, Alanine, Isoleucine, Allantoin, Phenylalanine, Arginine, Proline, Tyrosine, Disodium inosinate, Disodium guanylate, Phenoxyethanol, 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.
| ECOROMarine Cleansing GelYOUR PRODUCT | KUMANO COSMEReihaku Hatomugi The High Moisturizing Gel | MinonAmino Moist Milky Cleansing Gel | ZeroidDermanewal Cleansing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 31% | 30% | 29% |
| Price | — | $16.25 | — | $41.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 14 | 8 of 14 | 3 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Hyaluronate | Carnosine | Panthenol |
| 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 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Cosmeceuttical Critigue: Taurinemdedge.com
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- 5Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6Safety Assessment of α-Amino Acids as Used in Cosmeticsciteseerx.ist.psu.edu
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