First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Deep Cleanser

First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Deep Cleanser

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Skin Rescue Deep Cleanser”
Source: Mankind

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate) 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

Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~11–13%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~5.8–7%
Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleateEffect: High~1.9–2.3%
Anti-blemish
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract ~0.5–0.7%, below the ~1% it needs
Under-dosed
What the product description says
“Combining red clay with rosemary leaf oil and powerful botanical antioxidants, the rescue formula helps prevent breakouts by drawing out skin's toxins, removing excess oils and unclogging pores for a balanced and invigorated appearance.”
Source: Mankind

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: LowCan 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~1.3–1.6%
AllantoinEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.4–0.6%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractUnder-dosedCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating~0.5–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Chrysanthemum parthenium extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
Medium risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~5.8–7%est.
Chrysanthemum parthenium extractCould have anti-inflammatory effect on skin, but can be irritating as well. Can be added to products for its smellHigh~1–1.3%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.7%est.
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~11–13%est.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~0.7–1.05%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Tetrasodium edtaHelps to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.1–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate~11–13%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.8–7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Glycerin~3–3.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Acrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer~2.3–2.8%
Formula
Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~1.9–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Dipropylene glycol~1.5–1.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Camellia sinensis leaf extract~1.3–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizing

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

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Chrysanthemum parthenium extract~1–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Could have anti-inflammatory effect on skin, but can be irritating as well. Can be added to products for its smell

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Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Reduces rednessEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

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Bisabolol~0.6–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-oxidation

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

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.5–0.7%
Under-dosedIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Allantoin~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishReduces irritationReduces rednessExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Panthenol~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Illite~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Potassium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Disodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Mica~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Tetrasodium edta~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to stabilize the product formulation

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ci 77491~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Acrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Dipropylene glycol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Chrysanthemum parthenium extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Bisabolol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Allantoin, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Panthenol, Illite, Caprylyl glycol, Potassium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Mica, Tetrasodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 77491

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