HoliFrog Superior Omega Gel Wash

HoliFrog Superior Omega Gel Wash

Efficacy50/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Decyl glucoside, Sodium cocoyl glutamate + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“With Holifrog Superior Omega Gel Wash, you can cleanse and tone in one step.”
Source: Content

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, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, xanthan gum) 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-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~3.7–4.6%
Sodium cocoyl glutamateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~2.4–2.9%
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~1.7–2.1%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~0.45–0.7%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.25–0.4%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.2–0.35%
Anti-blemish
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Natural antibacterial properties prevent breakouts and clogs.”
Source: Content

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: LowTraditionally 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~1.8–2.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
15 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 15 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~3.7–4.6%est.
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.4%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–0.7%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.4%est.
Sodium cocoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2.4–2.9%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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~1.8–2.3%est.
Caprylyl/capryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agentMedium~1.7–2.1%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~1.4–1.8%est.
Brassica oleracea italica seed oilA plant seed oil that consists mainly of erucic acid and used to help soften the upper layer of the skin. This fatty acid can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the skin but it is not a good moisturizer on its ownMedium~0.7–1.05%est.
Camellia oleifera seed oilAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finishMedium~0.6–0.9%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateA 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 determineMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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
Cocos nucifera fruit extractAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.95–1.2%est.
CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation3/5~0.2–0.35%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~5.1–6.3%
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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Oryza sativa extract~4.1–5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Decyl glucoside~3.7–4.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Sodium cocoyl glutamate~2.4–2.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.8–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessAntibacterialAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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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Caprylyl/capryl glucoside~1.7–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~1.4–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~1.2–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating

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Cocos nucifera fruit extract~0.95–1.2%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Brassica oleracea italica seed oil~0.7–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant seed oil that consists mainly of erucic acid and used to help soften the upper layer of the skin. This fatty acid can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the skin but it is not a good moisturizer on its own

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Camellia oleifera seed oil~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish

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Linum usitatissimum seed oil~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks

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Lactobacillus ferment~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

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Lactobacillus ferment lysate~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking

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Lactobacillus~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation

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Coco-glucoside~0.45–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Apple cider vinegar~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Tocopherol~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Glucose~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Glyceryl oleate~0.25–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Xanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Carrageenan~0.2–0.35%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5

Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation

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Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
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

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium levulinate~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium phytate~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Oryza sativa extract, Decyl glucoside, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Brassica oleracea italica seed oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Lactobacillus ferment, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Lactobacillus, Coco-glucoside, Apple cider vinegar, Tocopherol, Glucose, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Citric acid, Glyceryl oleate, Xanthan gum, Carrageenan, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium levulinate, Sodium phytate

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