Works for
CleansingDisodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 1 moreCleanses gently
“This clear, lightweight cleansing gel is powerful yet gentle enough for hypersensitive skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, peg-30 glyceryl cocoate) 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
ExfoliationSalix alba bark extract, Retinyl palmitateNot delivered
“Skin is deeply cleansed, pore size is minimised and skin is gently resurfaced.”
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.
Anti-blemishSalix alba bark extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 1 moreNot delivered
“This formula also contains a wide range of active ingredients providing various skin benefits such as 0.5% Salix Alba (Willow) Bark extract, a source of Salicylic Acid, which heals and prevents blemishes whilst also reducing pore size.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Retinyl palmitate, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate~10–12%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~5.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePeg-30 glyceryl cocoate~2.8–3.5%
Glycerin~2.4–3%
- 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 GlycerinPropylene glycol~1.8–2.3%
- 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 glycolHydroxyethylcellulose~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseSalix alba bark extract~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractSaccharum officinarum extract~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~1–1.2%
- 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 extractChamomilla recutita flower extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita flower extractAsiaticoside~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosideAsiatic acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Asiatic acidMadecassic acid~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Madecassic acidAscorbyl palmitate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitatePhospholipids~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateRetinyl palmitate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateIodopropynyl butylcarbamate~0.01–0.02%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-30 glyceryl cocoate, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Salix alba bark extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid, Ascorbyl palmitate, Phospholipids, Tocopheryl acetate, Retinyl palmitate, Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| iS ClinicalCleansing ComplexYOUR PRODUCT | LeadersCalming Biotics Gel Cleanser | the Torriden StoreBalanceful Cica Cleansing Gel | AnuaHeartleaf Clear Pad | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 54% | 45% |
| Price | $27.00 | $22.00−$5.00 | $4.17−$22.83 | $21.88−$5.12 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Madecassoside | Madecassoside |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 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
- 5Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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