Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acidWorks well
“Glytone Mild Gel Cleanser features AHAs to help exfoliate your complexion and remove impurities.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauryl sulfate + 1 moreCan be harsh
“Mild Gel Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium lauryl sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow 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~40–60%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~9.6–14.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlycerin~3.8–5.7%
- 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 GlycerinGlycolic acid~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidPotassium hydroxide~2–3%
Sodium lauryl sulfate~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateTea-dodecylbenzenesulfonate~0.95–1.45%
Yeast extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractCi 42090~0.1–0.35%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Glycolic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Tea-dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Unknown, Yeast extract, Ci 42090
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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.
| GlytoneMild Gel CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | PrequelGLEANSER + GLYCOLIC | NeocutisNeo-Cleanse Exfoliating Skin Cleanser | SwisseGlycolic Acid 8% Brightening Gel Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 58% | 55% |
| Price | $36.00 | $20.00−$16.00 | $40.00+$4.00 | $13.73−$22.27 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Inulin | Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: endota spa AHA Renewal Cleansing GelCeraVe Gel Moussant Anti-Imperfections
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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