Fortify Skincare Fortify+ Purifying & Renewing Facial Cleanser
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CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Coco-glucoside + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Fortify+ Purifying & Renewing Facial Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, polysorbate 20) 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, coco-glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Origanum vulgare leaf extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract + 2 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%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~9.1–11.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlycerin~4.7–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinCoco-glucoside~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideZeolite~2.4–2.9%
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~2.3–2.8%
- 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 extractSodium hyaluronate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSalix alba bark extract~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractOriganum vulgare leaf extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Can have an anti-oxidant effect, but can also contain irritants
More about Origanum vulgare leaf extractChamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract~1.2–1.5%
Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking
More about Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extractCinnamomum cassia bark extract~0.7–1.05%
Scutellaria baicalensis root extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
More about Scutellaria baicalensis root extractPortulaca oleracea extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractCocos nucifera oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilElaeis guineensis oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilPolysorbate 20~0.25–0.45%
Citric acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPotassium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Hydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.2%
Parfum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Coco-glucoside, Zeolite, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Salix alba bark extract, Origanum vulgare leaf extract, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Cinnamomum cassia bark extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Cocos nucifera oil, Elaeis guineensis oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Polysorbate 20, Citric acid, Caprylyl glycol, Potassium hydroxide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum
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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.
| Fortify SkincareFortify+ Purifying & Renewing Facial CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilGentle Foaming Cleanser | The INKEY List CAGlycerin Gentle Purifying Cleanser | GifrerCleansing Gel with Olive Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | $1.61 | $19.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Centella Asiatica Extract | Vitamin E |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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