Works for
CleansingSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine + 5 moreCleanses gently
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, lauryl glucoside, propylene glycol laurate, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, 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: coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
ExfoliationCapryloyl salicylic acid, Allantoin + 3 moreWorks well
“Formulated with exfoliating particles including AHA, BHA, PHA and LHA that help offer care for skin texture with minimal irritation. INGREDIENTS HOW TO USE 1.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~9.7–11.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateGlycerin~4.2–5.1%
- 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 hydroxysultaine~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineSodium cocoyl glycinate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glycinateAcrylates 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 copolymerLauryl glucoside~1.6–2%
Propylene glycol laurate~1.3–1.6%
Calendula officinalis flower extract~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractCalendula officinalis flower~0.75–1.15%
Lactobacillus/hibiscus sabdariffa flower ferment filtrate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract~0.55–0.8%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractMentha suaveolens leaf extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Trifolium pratense extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractBeta-glucan~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanRosmarinus officinalis extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coffea arabica seed extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed extractSerenoa serrulata fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help calm down inflammation in skin but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Serenoa serrulata fruit extractMalus domestica fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Malus domestica fruit extractMentha rotundifolia leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha rotundifolia leaf extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- 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 extractThymus vulgaris leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Thymus vulgaris leaf extractCynanchum atratum extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hyaluronic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidHydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateHydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerSodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid
More about Sodium acetylated hyaluronateDecyl glucoside~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideMethylpropanediol~0.25–0.45%
1,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.45%
Coco-glucoside~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideSodium chloride~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideTromethamine~0.25–0.45%
Citric acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPanthenol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.25–0.45%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Allantoin~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinDisodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Pentylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPropanediol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolButylene glycol~0.3–0.5%
- 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 glycolEctoin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinAcacia senegal gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumLactic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidSalicylic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidGluconolactone~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneGlycolipids~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.25–0.45%
- 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 triglycerideTocopherol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolAscorbic acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidSodium carbonate~0.15–0.3%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Xanthophylls~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sodium cocoyl glycinate, Acrylates copolymer, Lauryl glucoside, Propylene glycol laurate, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Calendula officinalis flower, Lactobacillus/hibiscus sabdariffa flower ferment filtrate, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Mentha suaveolens leaf extract, Trifolium pratense extract, Centella asiatica extract, Beta-glucan, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Serenoa serrulata fruit extract, Malus domestica fruit extract, Mentha rotundifolia leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Thymus vulgaris leaf extract, Cynanchum atratum extract, Hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium hyaluronate, Potassium hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Decyl glucoside, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Coco-glucoside, Sodium chloride, Tromethamine, Citric acid, Panthenol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Disodium edta, Pentylene glycol, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Ectoin, Acacia senegal gum, Lactic acid, Salicylic acid, Gluconolactone, Glycolipids, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tocopherol, Ascorbic acid, Sodium carbonate, Sodium hyaluronate, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Xanthophylls
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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.
| iUNIKCalendula Balancing Foam Gel CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | COSRXThe AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel | CeraVeAcne Control Cleanser | ROUND LAB1025 Dokdo Bubble Foam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 77% | 69% | 68% |
| Price | — | $12.18 | $12.76 | $12.86 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 26 | 5 of 26 | 11 of 26 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Niacinamide | Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | 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 57 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
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