Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Disodium cocoyl glutamate + 8 moreCleanses gently
“Featuring a luxurious black gel formula, the Givenchy Le Soin Noir Cleanser seeks to sweep away dirt and impurities to reveal a more clarified complexion.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride, cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, coconut acid, disodium cocoyl glutamate, lauryl glucoside, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, polysorbate 20, sodium cocoyl glutamate) 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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.4%
- 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 GlycerinCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~5.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineDisodium cocoyl glutamate~3.7–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoyl glutamateCocamidopropyl betaine~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~1.9–2.3%
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 20~1.4–1.7%
1,2-hexanediol~0.7–1.05%
Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharidePentylene glycol~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolLauryl glucoside~0.6–0.9%
Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateSodium chloride~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Parfum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydroxyacetophenone~0.35–0.6%
Citric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCoconut acid~0.45–0.65%
Sodium citrate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateDipotassium glycyrrhizate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening
More about Dipotassium glycyrrhizateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.3–0.5%
- 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 triglycerideKaolin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinSea water~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterPropanediol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolIllite~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~0.35–0.6%
Caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride~0.25–0.45%
Undaria pinnatifida extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractSkeletonema costatum extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateLecithin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinTocopherol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolIron oxides~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Polysorbate 20, 1,2-hexanediol, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Pentylene glycol, Lauryl glucoside, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium chloride, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citric acid, Coconut acid, Sodium citrate, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Kaolin, Sea water, Propanediol, Illite, Silica, Caprylic/capric/succinic triglyceride, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Skeletonema costatum extract, Ascorbyl palmitate, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Iron oxides
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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.
| GivenchyLe Soin Noir CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Drunk ElephantBeste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser | The INKEY List CASalicylic Acid Acne + Pore Cleanser | PrequelTRAVEL GLEANSER + SA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 37% | 36% |
| Price | — | $15.93 | $10.99 | $6.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 16 | 4 of 16 | 3 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Linoleic Acid | Salicylic Acid | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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