John Masters Organics Skin Bearberry Skin Balancing Face Wash
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CleansingDecyl glucoside, Sodium cocoyl glutamateCleanses gently
“Skin Bearberry Skin Balancing Face Wash”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, sodium cocoyl glutamate) 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: decyl glucoside
Anti-blemishGluconolactone, Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceNot delivered
“Natural salicylic acid from Willow Bark extract combats breakouts, Bearberry extract works to brighten, and Aloe Vera soothes.”
This product contains ingredients (gluconolactone) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Gluconolactone, Salix nigra bark extractWorks well
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: gluconolactone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract + 14 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceDecyl glucoside~5.9–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSodium cocoyl glutamate~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateSalix nigra bark extract~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractGlycerin~2.8–4.2%
- 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 GlycerinVaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharum officinarum extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractAcer saccharum extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractOryza sativa seed extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gluconolactone~0.45–1.05%
- 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 GluconolactoneSapindus mukorossi fruit extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mentha piperita oil~0.35–0.85%
Lavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower oilMentha viridis leaf oil~0.4–0.9%
Citrus limon peel oil~0.35–0.8%
Cupressus sempervirens leaf oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cymbopogon martini oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilCitrus paradisi peel oil~0.2–0.8%
Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilBackhousia citriodora leaf oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil containing volatile compounds. Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Backhousia citriodora leaf oilPelargonium graveolens leaf oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Pelargonium graveolens leaf oilDaucus carota sativa seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals and have an anti-bacterial effect
More about Daucus carota sativa seed oilSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Citric acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLimonene~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.1–0.45%
Citral~0.1–0.4%
Linalool~0.1–0.4%
Citronellol~0.1–0.4%
Ingredient list view
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Decyl glucoside, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Salix nigra bark extract, Glycerin, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Acer saccharum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Oryza sativa seed extract, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi leaf extract, Gluconolactone, Sapindus mukorossi fruit extract, Mentha piperita oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Cupressus sempervirens leaf oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Backhousia citriodora leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Limonene, Geraniol, Citral, Linalool, Citronellol
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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.
| John Masters OrganicsSkin Bearberry Skin Balancing Face WashYOUR PRODUCT | CoolaGlowing Greens Detoxifying Facial Cleansing Gel | MEDIHEALRose PDRN Derma Cream Pack Cleanser 120ml | Youth To The PeopleYouth Stacks™ Daily Skin Health | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 53% | 52% |
| Price | — | $28.00 | $17.52 | $20.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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