Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel
Works for
CleansingSodium cocoamphoacetate, Coco-betaine + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl glyceryl ether, coco-betaine, disodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoamphoacetate, 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: coco-betaine
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Rosa damascena flower waterMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water80%
Propanediol5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin5%
- 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 cocoamphoacetate1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam
More about Sodium cocoamphoacetateCoco-betaine1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineDisodium cocoyl glutamate1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoyl glutamateDehydroxanthan gum1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create thicker product formulations and stabilize emulsions
More about Dehydroxanthan gumRosa damascena flower water0.99%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterSodium chloride0.84%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCitric acid0.61%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium cocoyl glutamate0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateCaprylyl glyceryl ether0.25%
Caprylhydroxamic acid0.08%
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate1,2-hexanediol~8.6–12.9%
Ananas sativus fruit extract~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Coco-betaine, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Dehydroxanthan gum, Rosa damascena flower water, Sodium chloride, Citric acid, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Caprylyl glyceryl ether, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, 1,2-hexanediol, Ananas sativus fruit extract
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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.
| Good MoleculesHydrating Facial Cleansing GelYOUR PRODUCT | BepantholDerma Face Cleansing Gel for Dry Skin | La Roche-PosayToleriane Ultra Dermo Hydrating Foaming Gel Cleanser | DodieCleansing Gel 3 in 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 38% |
| Price | — | — | $34.00 | $6.68 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Niacinamide | Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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