Works for
CleansingPeg-80 sorbitan laurate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 6 moreCan be harsh
“Hydractil gentle cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.
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 flagged ingredientsLow 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~40–60%
Peg-80 sorbitan laurate~5–7.4%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSodium trideceth sulfate~2.9–4.4%
Disodium lauroamphodiacetate~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Disodium lauroamphodiacetatePeg-150 distearate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearateSodium laureth sulfate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateSodium laureth-13 carboxylate~1.2–1.8%
Papain~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about PapainCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetatePolysorbate 20~0.15–0.7%
Tetrasodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCitric acid~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Peg-80 sorbitan laurate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium trideceth sulfate, Disodium lauroamphodiacetate, Peg-150 distearate, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium laureth-13 carboxylate, Papain, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Polysorbate 20, Tetrasodium edta, Benzyl alcohol, Citric acid
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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.
| ElixirHydractil gentle cleanserYOUR PRODUCT | AveenoUltra-Calming Foaming Cleanser | Skincare by Dr VMicellar Gel Wash | CetaphilGentle Foaming Facial Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 28% | 26% | 26% |
| Price | — | — | $25.46 | $12.71 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 2 of 9 | 2 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Sarcosine | Niacinamide | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| 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 1 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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