GUERLAIN Orchide Impriale The Rich Cleansing Foam
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CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 8 moreCan be harsh
“Orchide Impriale The Rich Cleansing Foam”
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, coco-betaine, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate.
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 strong irritants: Parfum, Menthoxypropanediol + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.9–6%
- 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 laureth sulfate~5.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateCocamidopropyl betaine~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineSorbitol~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolCoco-betaine~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betainePeg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~1.5–1.9%
Acrylates copolymer~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateSodium cocoyl isethionate~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateOrchid extract~0.5–0.75%
Parfum~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg-3 distearate~0.4–0.6%
Sodium chloride~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideTromethamine~0.35–0.6%
1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.55%
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTrilaureth-4 phosphate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Trilaureth-4 phosphateMenthoxypropanediol~0.25–0.45%
Tetrasodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolLinalool~0.2–0.35%
Sodium lauryl sulfate~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
More about Sodium lauryl sulfateCitronellol~0.15–0.3%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Hyaluronic acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidPolyquaternium-51~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Tropaeolum majus extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.15%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Bht~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sorbitol, Coco-betaine, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Acrylates copolymer, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Orchid extract, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-3 distearate, Sodium chloride, Tromethamine, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Trilaureth-4 phosphate, Menthoxypropanediol, Tetrasodium edta, Butylene glycol, Linalool, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hyaluronic acid, Polyquaternium-51, Tropaeolum majus extract, Sodium benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bht
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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.
| GUERLAINOrchide Impriale The Rich Cleansing FoamYOUR PRODUCT | DiorPrestige Cleansing Micellar Mousse | GivenchySkin Ressource Cleansing Gel | KruidvatORIGINALS GEL LAVANT TEA TREE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | — | — | $35.21 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 12 | 7 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Lauric Acid | Glycine Soja Oil | Vitamin E |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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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.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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