Issey Miyake A Drop d’Issey Shower Cream
Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 5 moreCan be harsh
“Its light foam gently cleanses the skin while preserving its natural hydration.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, HydroxycitronellalMedium 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 laureth sulfate~11–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateGlycerin~4.1–5.1%
- 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~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineParfum~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlycol distearate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateXylitol~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolDipropylene glycol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolPeg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate~1.1–1.4%
Ppg-26-buteth-26~0.8–1.2%
Sodium chloride~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoatePeg-55 propylene glycol oleate~0.3–0.55%
Propylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 glycolHydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps reduce the irritating effect of surfactants
More about Hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideTocopheryl 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 acetateButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneSodium gluconate~0.1–0.15%
Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidHydroxycitronellal~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalSodium hydroxide~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Parfum, Glycol distearate, Xylitol, Dipropylene glycol, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Sodium chloride, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium benzoate, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Peg-55 propylene glycol oleate, Propylene glycol, Hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Tocopheryl acetate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Sodium gluconate, Citric acid, Hydroxycitronellal, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
| Issey MiyakeA Drop d’Issey Shower CreamYOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayLipikar AP+ Moisturizing Body & Face Wash | La Roche-Posay | SimpleKind to Skin Moisturising Face Wash | CarexNourishing Shower Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 31% | 28% |
| Price | — | $13.99 | $3.08 | $0.40 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Panthenol | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | 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 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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