Gentlemen's Tonic Invigorating Gel Cleanser

Gentlemen's Tonic Invigorating Gel Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Invigorating Gel Cleanser”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate) 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.

Disodium laureth sulfosuccinateEffect: High~8.9–13.4%
Sodium lauryl sulfoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~5.2–7.8%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.6–3.9%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~2–3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.45–1.1%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractA plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Citrus limon juice extract—High~0.1–0.45%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.6–3.9%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~2–3%est.
Acer saccharum extractA plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compoundsMedium~0.05–0.3%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~8.9–13.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate~5.2–7.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~2.6–3.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Sodium chloride~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Vaccinium angustifolium fruit~1.2–1.7%
Formula
Saccharum officinarum ferment extract~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Limonene~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity

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Citrus limon juice extract~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Acer saccharum extract~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citral~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Sodium chloride, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit, Saccharum officinarum ferment extract, Limonene, Sodium benzoate, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon juice extract, Acer saccharum extract, Potassium sorbate, Citral

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Shared key ingredients—2 of 42 of 42 of 4
Key difference—DiglycerinSalicylic AcidLactic Acid
Irritancy High Low Medium Medium
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