First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Gentle Foaming Face Cleanser with Amino Acids
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CleansingSodium cocoyl glycinate, Coconut acid + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Pure Skin Gentle Foaming Face Cleanser with Amino Acids”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, coconut acid, hexylene glycol, sodium cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, sodium cocoyl glycinate) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Chrysanthemum parthenium extract, Santalum album wood extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium cocoyl glycinate~9.7–11.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glycinateAcrylates copolymer~4.9–5.9%
- 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 copolymerSodium chloride~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideMethyl perfluorobutyl ether~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methyl perfluoroisobutyl ether~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium aluminum silicate~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceBisabolol~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololCamellia sinensis leaf extract~1–1.2%
- 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 extractCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCarbomer~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerChrysanthemum parthenium extract~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Could have anti-inflammatory effect on skin, but can be irritating as well. Can be added to products for its smell
More about Chrysanthemum parthenium extractCitric acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCoconut acid~0.65–0.95%
Colloidal oatmeal~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to restore skin barrier function, soften the upper layer of the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Colloidal oatmealCucumis melo fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Cucumis melo fruit extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractDimethicone~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeEdta~0.35–0.65%
Ethylhexyl isononanoate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product consistency
More about Ethylhexyl isononanoateGlycerin~0.4–0.6%
- 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 GlycerinGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractHexylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolIsononyl isononanoate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtratePhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.55%
Prunus armeniaca fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus armeniaca fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractRose extract~0.25–0.45%
Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractSantalum album wood extract~0.15–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Sodium cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium cocoyl apple amino acids~0.1–0.2%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.15%
Tetrasodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Acrylates copolymer, Sodium chloride, Methyl perfluorobutyl ether, Methyl perfluoroisobutyl ether, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Bisabolol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Carbomer, Chrysanthemum parthenium extract, Citric acid, Coconut acid, Colloidal oatmeal, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Dimethicone, Edta, Ethylhexyl isononanoate, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Hexylene glycol, Isononyl isononanoate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Prunus armeniaca fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Rose extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Santalum album wood extract, Sodium benzoate, Sodium cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, Sodium hydroxide, Tetrasodium edta
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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.
| First Aid BeautyPure Skin Gentle Foaming Face Cleanser with Amino AcidsYOUR PRODUCT | EltaMDFoaming Facial Cleanser | FOREOMicro-Foam Cleanser | S. NatureAqua Rice Foam Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 30% | 30% |
| Price | — | — | $10.01 | $10.14 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 3 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Capryloyl Glycine | Centella Asiatica Extract | Lauryl Betaine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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