Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Cetearyl alcohol + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Cleanse and Exfoliate Face Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, glycol distearate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, stearic acid) 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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Cleanse and Exfoliate Face Wash”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Menthoxypropanediol + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium cocoyl isethionate~10–13%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateCetearyl alcohol~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholStearic acid~2.9–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidGlycol distearate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateBambusa arundinacea stem powder~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Abrasive ingredient used for physical exfoliation (scrubing)
More about Bambusa arundinacea stem powderCitric acid~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidActinidia chinensis fruit extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Actinidia chinensis fruit extractAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.1–1.3%
- 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 juiceAlthaea officinalis root extract~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractAnanas sativus fruit extract~0.65–0.95%
- 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 extractAverrhoa carambola fruit extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCitrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilDisodium edta~0.45–0.65%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.45–0.65%
Garcinia mangostana fruit extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Garcinia mangostana fruit extractGlycerin~0.4–0.65%
- 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 GlycerinGuar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideHexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Hexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetateHydroxyacetophenone~0.3–0.55%
Lecithin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinLitchi chinensis fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Menthoxypropanediol~0.25–0.5%
Mentha piperita oil~0.2–0.4%
Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Passiflora incarnata fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPleiogynium timoriense fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Pleiogynium timoriense fruit extractPodocarpus elatus fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Podocarpus elatus fruit extractPolyether-1~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Psidium guajava fruit extract~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Psidium guajava fruit extractPunica granatum extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and even out the skin tone, but is typically used in products in a concentration that is too low to be effective
More about Punica granatum extractTerminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractZizyphus jujuba fruit extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Glycol distearate, Bambusa arundinacea stem powder, Citric acid, Actinidia chinensis fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Althaea officinalis root extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Averrhoa carambola fruit extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Garcinia mangostana fruit extract, Glycerin, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Hexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lecithin, Litchi chinensis fruit extract, Menthoxypropanediol, Mentha piperita oil, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Passiflora incarnata fruit extract, Phenoxyethanol, Pleiogynium timoriense fruit extract, Podocarpus elatus fruit extract, Polyether-1, Potassium hydroxide, Psidium guajava fruit extract, Punica granatum extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Zizyphus jujuba fruit extract, Parfum
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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.
| HuronCleanse and Exfoliate Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choiceSkin Balancing Oil-Reducing Cleanser Full size | Peter Thomas RothWater Drench Cloud Cream Cleanser | Drunk ElephantMello Marula Cream Cleanser with 1.0% Colloidal Oatmeal | |
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| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 34% |
| Price | $36.00 | $27.84−$8.16 | $28.00−$8.00 | $18.00−$18.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 10 | 6 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Sunflower Seed Oil | Sodium Hyaluronate | Colloidal Oatmeal |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | 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.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 4Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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