Herbal Essentials Purifying Fresh Face Wash
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-150 distearate + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Purifying Fresh Face Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (caprylyl/capryl glucoside, cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, peg-150 distearate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~9.4–11.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-150 distearate~2.8–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearateSodium chloride~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~2.6–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosidePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateParfum~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPropylene glycol~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolDisodium edta~0.55–0.85%
Citric acid~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium pca~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.55%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.4%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 juiceTetrasodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Azadirachta indica leaf extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Peg-150 distearate, Sodium chloride, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Parfum, Propylene glycol, Disodium edta, Citric acid, Sodium pca, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium benzoate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Tetrasodium edta, Sodium hydroxide, Azadirachta indica leaf extract, Tocopherol
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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.
| Herbal EssentialsPurifying Fresh Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | REVOLUTION SKINCAREPurifying Facial Gel Cleanser with Niacinamide | The INKEY List CAGlycerin Gentle Purifying Cleanser | ReviumAnti Redness Sensitive Face Wash Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | — | $19.00 | $30.77 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Centella Asiatica Extract | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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