Glo Skin Beauty Hydrating Gel Cleanser
Works for
CleansingSodium coco-glucoside tartrate, Sodium hydroxypropylsulfonate laurylglucoside crosspolymer + 8 moreCleanses gently
“Hydrating Gel Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carnitine, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, lauryl glucoside, sodium coco-glucoside tartrate, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium hydroxypropylsulfonate decylglucoside crosspolymer, sodium hydroxypropylsulfonate laurylglucoside crosspolymer, sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) 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: sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
ExfoliationLactic acid ~0.6–1.35%, below the ~2% it needs + 1 moreUnder-dosed
“Sulfate-free, the light foaming action encourages gentle exfoliation for a softer, more comfortable, radiant complexion.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.2–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinSodium coco-glucoside tartrate~4–6%
Sodium hydroxypropylsulfonate laurylglucoside crosspolymer~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium cocoyl hydrolyzed amaranth protein~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultainePolyacrylate-1 crosspolymer~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium cocoamphoacetate~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetateLauryl glucoside~1.1–1.6%
Lactic acid~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidCarnitine~1.1–1.6%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateSodium hydroxypropylsulfonate decylglucoside crosspolymer~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateSodium lauryl glucose carboxylate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylateGluconolactone~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Nymphaea caerulea flower extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.1–0.4%
Citrus sinensis peel extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aniba rosodora wood oil~0.1–0.4%
Moringa oleifera seed extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect
More about Moringa oleifera seed extractCarnosine~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin combatting the sun damage
More about CarnosineCitrus limon peel oil~0.05–0.15%
Hamamelis virginiana water~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterSodium hydroxide~0.01–0.1%
Alcohol~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium coco-glucoside tartrate, Sodium hydroxypropylsulfonate laurylglucoside crosspolymer, Sodium cocoyl hydrolyzed amaranth protein, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Polyacrylate-1 crosspolymer, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Lauryl glucoside, Lactic acid, Carnitine, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Sodium hydroxypropylsulfonate decylglucoside crosspolymer, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate, Gluconolactone, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Sodium benzoate, Nymphaea caerulea flower extract, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Citrus sinensis peel extract, Aniba rosodora wood oil, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Carnosine, Citrus limon peel oil, Hamamelis virginiana water, Sodium hydroxide, Alcohol
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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.
| Glo Skin BeautyHydrating Gel CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | COSRXThe AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel | Derma EFerulic Acid Resurfacing Pads | NUXEReve De Miel Face Cleansing & Makeup Removing Gel | |
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| Match | — | 50% | 49% | 48% |
| Price | $100.00 | $12.18−$87.82 | $20.76−$79.24 | $19.76−$80.24 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 14 | 3 of 14 | 6 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Lactobionic Acid | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 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 22 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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