Johnson's Cotton Touch 2

Johnson's Cotton Touch 2

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-80 sorbitan laurate + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“From JOHNSON'S®, the number-one choice of hospitals, this baby wash & shampoo is pH balanced, hypoallergenic, free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and dyes.”
Source: Target

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate, peg-80 sorbitan laurate) 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, coco-glucoside, decyl glucoside, glyceryl oleate

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~7.7–11.6%
Peg-80 sorbitan laurateEffect: High~3.6–5.4%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~3.1–4.7%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~0.4–0.9%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.2–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~7.7–11.6%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~3.1–4.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.55–1.25%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.9%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.9–2.9%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~7.7–11.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Peg-80 sorbitan laurate~3.6–5.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Decyl glucoside~3.1–4.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.9–2.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Parfum~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Coco-glucoside~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Glyceryl oleate~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.01–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-80 sorbitan laurate, Decyl glucoside, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate

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