Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Define Cleansing Gel”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, hexylene glycol, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, potassium cocoate, potassium cocoyl glycinate, sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, sodium cocoyl glycinate) 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus grandis fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.3–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinCocamidopropyl betaine~5.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePeg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesPotassium cocoate~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Potassium cocoateAcrylates copolymer~1.8–2.2%
- 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 copolymerPotassium cocoyl glycinate~1.6–1.9%
Butylene glycol~1.3–1.6%
- 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 glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.65–1%
Sodium chloride~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium cocoyl glycinate~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glycinatePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilSodium cocoyl apple amino acids~0.45–0.65%
Parfum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium hydroxide~0.35–0.6%
Hexylene glycol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.3–0.6%
Disodium edta~0.3–0.55%
Caramel~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateGlycine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier function
More about GlycineSerine~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about SerineGlutamic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glutamic acidSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilPersea gratissima oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilVitis vinifera seed oil~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilAspartic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps increase skin hydration and might help to slightly improve skin firmness, potentially reducing lines and wrinkles
More about Aspartic acidLeucine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alanine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
More about AlanineLysine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about LysineXylitylglucoside~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideArginine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineTyrosine~0.2–0.35%
Phenylalanine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Valine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Threonine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
More about ThreonineProline~0.2–0.4%
Anhydroxylitol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolIsoleucine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function
More about IsoleucineHistidine~0.2–0.35%
Xylitol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolMethionine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cysteine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin and might be helpful against hyperpigmentation
More about CysteineCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCitrus grandis fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glucose~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHouttuynia cordata extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolChaenomeles sinensis fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melissa officinalis extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Perilla ocymoides leaf extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin but solid research is lacking. Contains a number of volatile compounds and could be irritating
More about Perilla ocymoides leaf extractAcorus calamus root extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Potassium cocoate, Acrylates copolymer, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium chloride, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium cocoyl apple amino acids, Parfum, Sodium hydroxide, Hexylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Caramel, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic acid, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Aspartic acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Xylitylglucoside, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Valine, Threonine, Proline, Anhydroxylitol, Isoleucine, Histidine, Xylitol, Methionine, Cysteine, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Glucose, Sodium hyaluronate, Houttuynia cordata extract, Phenoxyethanol, Chaenomeles sinensis fruit extract, Unknown, Melissa officinalis extract, Perilla ocymoides leaf extract, Acorus calamus root extract
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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.
| IM'UNNYDefine Cleansing GelYOUR PRODUCT | BiodermaAtoderm Shower Gel | NUXEVery Rose 3-in-1 Hydrating Micellar Water | Kate SomervilleDeliKate Soothing Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 50% | 47% |
| Price | — | $7.48 | $20.75 | $13.31 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 28 | 4 of 28 | 3 of 28 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Cetrimonium Bromide | Ceramide Ap |
| 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 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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