Works for
CleansingSodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Cleanses, nourishes, revitalizes 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, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, lauryl alcohol, polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, polysorbate 20, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, 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: cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 5 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%
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate~8.8–10.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateGlycerin~4–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinCocamidopropyl betaine~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineAcrylates copolymer~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerPolysorbate 20~1.9–2.3%
Sodium lactate~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateCoco-glucoside~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideGlyceryl oleate~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateDicaprylyl ether~0.8–1.2%
- 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 etherLauryl alcohol~0.6–0.95%
Sodium chloride~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolXanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPersea gratissima oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Citric acid~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidParfum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideBrassica oleracea italica seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant seed oil that consists mainly of erucic acid and used to help soften the upper layer of the skin. This fatty acid can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the skin but it is not a good moisturizer on its own
More about Brassica oleracea italica seed oilCucurbita pepo seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Cucurbita pepo seed oilGalactoarabinan~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GalactoarabinanDisodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Salvia hispanica seed oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
More about Salvia hispanica seed oilLimonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitrus 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 oilSodium dehydroacetate~0.2–0.35%
Caramel~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Amyris balsamifera bark oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Urtica dioica juice~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cymbopogon martini oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilGeraniol~0.15–0.3%
Linalool~0.15–0.3%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.2–0.35%
- 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 oilDaucus carota sativa seed oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilBrassica oleracea acephala leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extractTriticum aestivum leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium aspartate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and calm down inflammation in skin
More about Magnesium aspartateZinc gluconate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateMaltodextrin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinPolyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateChlorophyllin-copper complex~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateTocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolCopper gluconate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing
More about Copper gluconateSodium benzoate~0.15–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Ascorbic acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidIngredient list view
Water, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Acrylates copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Sodium lactate, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Dicaprylyl ether, Lauryl alcohol, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Persea gratissima oil, Chlorphenesin, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Parfum, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Brassica oleracea italica seed oil, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Galactoarabinan, Disodium edta, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Sodium dehydroacetate, Caramel, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Urtica dioica juice, Cymbopogon martini oil, Geraniol, Linalool, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Brassica oleracea acephala leaf extract, Triticum aestivum leaf extract, Magnesium aspartate, Zinc gluconate, Maltodextrin, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Chlorophyllin-copper complex, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Tocopherol, Copper gluconate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Ascorbic acid
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Sources cited in this review
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