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GLOWBIOTICS Probiotic Revitalizing Cleanser
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GLOWBIOTICS Probiotic Revitalizing Cleanser

Efficacy62/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Safflower acid + 4 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Probiotic Revitalizing Cleanser”
Source: Dermstore

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people coco-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.

Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~9.1–13.6%
Safflower acidEffect: High~4.5–6.7%
Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~2.9–4.3%
Coco-betaineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic~1.3–1.9%
Glyceryl laurateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations~1.2–1.8%
Sucrose cocoateEffect: High~0.05–0.25%
Exfoliation
Citrus aurantifolia juice
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Lime Extract: an antioxidant; helps rejuvenate and exfoliate dead skin cells; contains a large amount of vitamin C and flavonoids.”
Source: Dermstore

This product might help exfoliate the skin with citrus aurantifolia juice, but This ingredient is not the most effective.

Citrus aurantifolia juiceEffect: Low~0.15–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantifolia juice, Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-betaineHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenicHigh~1.3–1.9%est.
Citrus aurantifolia juice—High~0.15–0.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~9.1–13.6%est.
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~2.9–4.3%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~2–3%est.
Glyceryl laurateHelps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulationsMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.35–0.85%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.2–0.7%est.
Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~2.9–4.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~9.1–13.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Safflower acid~4.5–6.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Lauric acid~2.9–4.3%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
CleansingAntibacterialAnti-blemish

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Citric acid~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture

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Glyceryl laurate~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations

More about Glyceryl laurate
Coco-betaine~1.3–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic

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Myristoyl nonapeptide-3~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Beta-glucan~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritationAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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 juice
Citrus aurantifolia juice~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Exfoliation
More about Citrus aurantifolia juice
Coconut acids
Not recognized
Sucrose cocoate~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
More about Sucrose cocoate
Potassium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

More about Potassium hydroxide
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum
Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Safflower acid, Lauric acid, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Glyceryl laurate, Coco-betaine, Myristoyl nonapeptide-3, Beta-glucan, Tocopheryl acetate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Citrus aurantifolia juice, Unknown, Sucrose cocoate, Potassium hydroxide, Parfum

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Irritant and sensitizing potential of eight surfactants commonly used in skin cleansers: an evaluation of 105 patientsjournals.lww.com
  3. 3
    Final Report on On the Safety Assessment of Galactomannans As Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  4. 4
    β-Glucans: Multi-Functional Modulator of Wound Healingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Anti-Wrinkle Therapy: Significant New Findings in the Non-Invasive Cosmetic Treatment of Skin Wrinkles with Beta-Glucanonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    Skin Health Promotion Effects of Natural Beta-Glucan Derived from Cereals and Microorganisms: A Reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
GLOWBIOTICS Probiotic Revitalizing Cleanser
GLOWBIOTICSProbiotic Revitalizing Cleanser
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