Works for
CleansingAmmonium lauryl sulfate, Cetearyl alcohol + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Gentle Foaming Facial Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ammonium lauryl sulfate, cetearyl alcohol, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, hexylene glycol, sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, sodium stearoyl glutamate, xanthan gum) 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: ammonium lauryl sulfate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy11 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel wax, Parfum + 9 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cetearyl alcohol~5.9–7.2%
- 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 alcoholAmmonium lauryl sulfate~6–7.4%
Hectorite~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium stearoyl glutamate~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetatePropylene glycol~1.7–2.1%
- 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 glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHexylene glycol~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolLactic acid~0.95–1.15%
- 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 chloride~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideXanthan gum~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium cocoyl apple amino acids~0.5–0.75%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Disodium edta~0.45–0.65%
Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel wax~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pentaclethra macroloba seed oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. It mostly contains oleic acid that according to some studies can increase transepidermal water loss, but might have an anti-inflammatory effect
More about Pentaclethra macroloba seed oilParfum~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlycerin~0.3–0.6%
- 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 GlycerinSodium dehydroacetate~0.25–0.5%
Benzyl benzoate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCitrus limon peel extract~0.2–0.4%
Tetrasodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Ficus carica fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Ficus carica fruit extractCananga odorata flower oil~0.2–0.35%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus limon peel oil~0.15–0.3%
Myristica fragrans kernel oil~0.15–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium amara peel oil~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Coriandrum sativum fruit oil~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Coriandrum sativum fruit oilIngredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Hectorite, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene glycol, Lactic acid, Sodium chloride, Xanthan gum, Sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, Chlorphenesin, Disodium edta, Benzoic acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel wax, Pentaclethra macroloba seed oil, Parfum, Glycerin, Sodium dehydroacetate, Benzyl benzoate, Citrus limon peel extract, Tetrasodium edta, Ficus carica fruit extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Myristica fragrans kernel oil, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Citrus aurantium amara peel oil, Coriandrum sativum fruit oil
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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.
| ELEMISGentle Foaming Facial WashYOUR PRODUCT | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | MesoesteticFacial Gel Cleanser | GallinéePrebiotic Soothing Cleansing Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 49% | 49% | 49% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Cocamidopropyl Betaine | Arginine |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| 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 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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