Estée Lauder Soft Clean - Moisture Rich Foaming Cleanser
Works for
CleansingPotassium cocoyl glycinate, Decyl glucoside + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Soft Clean - Moisture Rich Foaming Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, glycol stearate, peg-40 glyceryl cocoate, potassium cocoyl glycinate, sodium coceth sulfate) 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: decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Potassium cocoyl glycinate~23–34%
Water~12–18%
Glycerin~4.8–7.3%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.2–4.7%
- 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 glycolDecyl glucoside~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosidePotassium myristoyl glutamate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycol stearate~1.6–2.3%
Peg-40 glyceryl cocoate~1.3–2%
Citric acid~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium pca~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaSodium coceth sulfate~0.9–1.3%
Parfum~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPassiflora incarnata flower extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leontopodium alpinum extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lythrum salicaria extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.7%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCaffeine~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineTrehalose~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseSucrose~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseUrea~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolyquaternium-51~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Decyl glucoside, Potassium myristoyl glutamate, Glycol stearate, Peg-40 glyceryl cocoate, Citric acid, Sodium pca, Sodium coceth sulfate, Parfum, Passiflora incarnata flower extract, Leontopodium alpinum extract, Lythrum salicaria extract, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Caffeine, Trehalose, Sucrose, Urea, Caprylyl glycol, Polyquaternium-51, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| Estée LauderSoft Clean - Moisture Rich Foaming CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueAll About Clean Foaming Facial Soap | RohtoHada Labo Goku-Jyun Super Hyaluronic Face Wash | NaturiumThe Calmer Ceramide Body Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 37% | 35% |
| Price | $26.00 | $29.00+$3.00 | $10.50−$15.50 | $14.15−$11.85 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 13 | 2 of 13 | 3 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Lauric Acid | Petrolatum | Ceramide Eop |
| Irritancy | Medium | 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 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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