Works for
CleansingAmmonium lauryl sulfate, Ammonium laureth sulfate + 5 moreCleanses gently
“C-ESTA Cleansing Gel”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (ammonium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, lauramine oxide, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, polysorbate 20, quillaja saponaria bark extract) 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: ammonium lauryl sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Ammonium lauryl sulfate~10–13%
Ammonium laureth sulfate~6–7.4%
Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~2.8–3.4%
Cocamidopropyl betaine~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineGlycerin~2–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinQuillaja saponaria bark extract~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Quillaja saponaria bark extractSaponaria officinalis root extract~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yucca schidigera root extract~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Wheat germamidopropyldimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed wheat protein~0.9–1.1%
Sodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Butylene glycol~0.55–0.8%
- 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 glycolAscorbyl palmitate~0.5–0.7%
- 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 palmitatePolysorbate 20~0.45–0.7%
Lauramine oxide~0.75–1.15%
Polyquaternium-10~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-10Disodium edta~0.3–0.5%
Dimethyl mea~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylparaben~0.15–0.25%
Ethylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Butylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Propylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Isobutylparaben~0.1–0.15%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Ammonium laureth sulfate, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Quillaja saponaria bark extract, Saponaria officinalis root extract, Yucca schidigera root extract, Wheat germamidopropyldimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed wheat protein, Sodium metabisulfite, Butylene glycol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Polysorbate 20, Lauramine oxide, Polyquaternium-10, Disodium edta, Dimethyl mea, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Parfum
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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.
| Jan MariniC-ESTA Cleansing GelYOUR PRODUCT | AvataraThe Super Cleanse Face Cleanser | RoC SkincareBarrier Renew Gel-To-Foam Cleanser | NeutrogenaOil-Free Acne Wash Redness Soothing Facial Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 35% | 34% |
| Price | $46.00 | $11.99−$34.01 | $12.99−$33.01 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Ng | Ceramide Ng | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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