Formula 10.0.6 Best Face Forward Daily Foaming Cleanser
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Ammonium lauryl sulfate + 1 moreCan be harsh
“Best Face Forward Daily Foaming 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 ammonium lauryl sulfate, 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Methylchloroisothiazolinone + 1 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 laureth sulfate~12–15%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateAmmonium lauryl sulfate~6.3–7.7%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.5–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineC12-13 alkyl lactate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideGlycerin~1.6–2%
- 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 GlycerinParfum~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitric acid~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSucrose~0.8–1.15%
- 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 SucroseDisodium edta~0.65–0.95%
Passiflora incarnata fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- 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 extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractMethylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Ci 17200~0.1–0.2%
Ci 42090~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, C12-13 alkyl lactate, Sodium chloride, Glycerin, Parfum, Citric acid, Sucrose, Disodium edta, Passiflora incarnata fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Ci 17200, Ci 42090
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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.
| Formula 10.0.6Best Face Forward Daily Foaming CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | ObagiC-CLEANSING GEL | Clean & ClearMorning Burst Hydrating Facial Cleanser | ReplenixGentle Antioxidant Soothing Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 37% | 36% |
| Price | $7.99 | $50.00+$42.01 | $5.37−$2.62 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Saponins | Mannitol | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Methylisothiazolinone contact allergy: a reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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