Guinot Hydra Tendre Soft Wash-Off Cleansing Cream

Guinot Hydra Tendre Soft Wash-Off Cleansing Cream

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium laureth sulfate, Coco-betaine + 12 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Hydra Tendre Soft Wash-Off Cleansing Cream”
From product name

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 laureth sulfate.

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 laureth sulfateEffect: HighWorks as a foaming cleansing agent~5.4–6.6%
Coco-betaineEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic~3–3.7%
Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinateEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together~1.9–2.4%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.7–2.1%
Sodium cocoyl isethionateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~1.6–1.9%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateEffect: HighHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~1–1.3%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.95–1.15%
Palmitic acidEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~0.65–0.95%
Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleateEffect: High~0.5–0.8%
Hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency~0.4–0.65%
TriethanolamineEffect: HighUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell~0.3–0.55%
Cocamide meaEffect: High~0.3–0.55%
Laureth-10Effect: High~0.3–0.55%
Stearic acidEffect: High, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.75–1.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 20 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~5.4–6.6%est.
Coco-betaineHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenicHigh~3–3.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
Salicylic acidUsed for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)High~0.35–0.65%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinateUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.9–2.4%est.
Sodium cocoyl isethionateHelps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~1.6–1.9%est.
Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistencyMedium~1.2–1.5%est.
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateHelps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~1–1.3%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.95–1.15%est.
Hydrogenated castor oilA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistencyMedium~0.4–0.65%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~0.35–0.6%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally 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~0.2–0.35%est.
EdtaHelp to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Ci 17200A red colorantMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Ci 14700A colorantMedium~0.1–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
5 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
Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistency3/5~1.2–1.5%est.
Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~5.4–6.6%est.
Hydrogenated vegetable oilAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin2/5~3.2–3.9%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.7–2.1%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~0.35–0.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.4–5.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Sodium laureth sulfate~5.4–6.6%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Hydrogenated vegetable oil~3.2–3.9%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Coco-betaine~3–3.7%
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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Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate~1.9–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.7–2.1%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Sodium cocoyl isethionate~1.6–1.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Zea mays starch~1.2–1.5%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~1–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Glycol distearate~0.95–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Stearic acid~0.75–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Palmitic acid~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Mica~0.6–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Sodium chloride~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Phospholipids~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product

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Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~0.5–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Parfum~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Salicylic acid~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryExfoliationAnti-blemishAntibacterialEvens skin tone

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

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Hydrogenated castor oil~0.4–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency

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Glycine soja oil~0.35–0.6%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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Titanium dioxide~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Ci 77891~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Triethanolamine~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Cocamide mea~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Laureth-10~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Propylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Glycolipids~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Benzoic acid~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Glycine soja sterols~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Butylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Usnea barbata extract~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Tromethamine~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Edta~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Help to stabilize the product formulation

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Ci 17200~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A red colorant

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Ci 14700~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Sodium laureth sulfate, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Coco-betaine, Disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Zea mays starch, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Glycol distearate, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Mica, Sodium chloride, Phospholipids, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Parfum, Salicylic acid, Hydrogenated castor oil, Glycine soja oil, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Cocamide mea, Laureth-10, Propylene glycol, Glycolipids, Disodium edta, Benzoic acid, Glycine soja sterols, Butylene glycol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Usnea barbata extract, Tromethamine, Edta, Ci 17200, Ci 14700

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