Josh Rosebrook Complete Moisture Cleanse

Josh Rosebrook Complete Moisture Cleanse

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium cocoate, Xanthan gum
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“This Product Is: a non-toxic skin cleanser”
Source: Credo Beauty

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

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.

Sodium cocoateEffect: HighWorks as a cleansing agent~7.1–8.7%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~2.2–2.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
15 strong irritants: Rosa canina flower powder, Rosmarinus officinalis extract + 13 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 36 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Hippophae rhamnoides oilA good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.High~0.95–1.2%est.
Rosa canina flower powder—High~0.6–0.9%est.
Curcuma longa leaf extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effectHigh~0.6–0.85%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis extract—High~0.55–0.85%est.
Salvia officinalis extract—High~0.65–0.95%est.
Taraxacum officinale extractA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. Can be an allergenHigh~0.55–0.85%est.
Withania somnifera leaf extract—High~0.65–0.95%est.
Althaea officinalis root extractA plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammationHigh~0.6–0.85%est.
Calendula officinalis extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinHigh~0.6–0.85%est.
Rosa canina flower extract—High~0.6–0.85%est.
Ginkgo biloba leaf extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.55–0.85%est.
Silybum marianum extractMight be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin toneHigh~0.55–0.85%est.
Lavandula angustifolia extractUsed for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skinHigh~0.45–0.65%est.
Cinnamomum cassia extract—High~0.4–0.6%est.
Vanilla planifolia fruit extractA plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia leaf oil—High~0.25–0.45%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~26–32%est.
Sodium cocoateWorks as a cleansing agentMedium~7.1–8.7%est.
Brassica oleracea italica seed oilA plant seed oil that consists mainly of erucic acid and used to help soften the upper layer of the skin. This fatty acid can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the skin but it is not a good moisturizer on its ownMedium~1.8–2.2%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~1.6–2%est.
Cannabis sativa seed oilA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layerMedium~1.3–1.5%est.
Argania spinosa kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~1–1.3%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~0.95–1.15%est.
Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~0.95–1.15%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~0.7–1.1%est.
Lycium barbarum fruit extractA plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layerMedium~0.6–0.85%est.
Medicago sativa extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.55–0.85%est.
Rubus idaeus fruit extractA fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingMedium~0.55–0.85%est.
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractA plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsMedium~0.6–0.9%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Fucus vesiculosus extract—3/5~0.55–0.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~26–32%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-blemishAnti-aging

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

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Sodium cocoate~7.1–8.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Works as a cleansing agent

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Water~4.9–6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Mel~3.8–4.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it

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Glycerin~3–3.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Xanthan gum~2.2–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Brassica oleracea italica seed oil~1.8–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant seed oil that consists mainly of erucic acid and used to help soften the upper layer of the skin. This fatty acid can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the skin but it is not a good moisturizer on its own

More about Brassica oleracea italica seed oil
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.6–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Adansonia digitata oil~1.4–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Baobab oil. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cannabis sativa seed oil~1.3–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer

More about Cannabis sativa seed oil
Borago officinalis seed oil~1.1–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~1–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

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Argania spinosa kernel oil~1–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties

More about Argania spinosa kernel oil
Hippophae rhamnoides oil~0.95–1.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.

More about Hippophae rhamnoides oil
Persea gratissima oil~0.95–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

More about Persea gratissima oil
Oenothera biennis oil~0.95–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemishAnti-inflammatory

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

More about Oenothera biennis oil
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.8–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.75–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~0.7–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

More about Vitis vinifera seed oil
Sesamum indicum seed oil~0.7–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

More about Sesamum indicum seed oil
Rosa canina flower powder~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · high
Euphrasia officinalis extract~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Curcuma longa leaf extract~0.6–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect

More about Curcuma longa leaf extract
Rosmarinus officinalis extract~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · high
Salvia officinalis extract~0.65–0.95%
Irritant · high
Lycium barbarum fruit extract~0.6–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and attract water to its upper layer

More about Lycium barbarum fruit extract
Medicago sativa extract~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

More about Medicago sativa extract
Beta vulgaris extract~0.6–0.85%
Formula
Taraxacum officinale extract~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking. Can be an allergen

More about Taraxacum officinale extract
Withania somnifera leaf extract~0.65–0.95%
Irritant · high
Althaea officinalis root extract~0.6–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation

More about Althaea officinalis root extract
Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

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Stellaria media extract~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Calendula officinalis extract~0.6–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin

More about Calendula officinalis extract
Sambucus nigra extract~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Rosa canina flower extract~0.6–0.85%
Irritant · high
Ginkgo biloba leaf extract~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating

More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extract
Silybum marianum extract~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationMoisturizing

Might be able to help neutralize free radical, calm down inflammation in skin, and even skin tone

More about Silybum marianum extract
Cimicifuga racemosa root extract~0.6–0.95%
Formula
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.6–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Reduces rednessEvens skin toneAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterial

A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract
Zingiber officinale extract~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Fucus vesiculosus extract~0.55–0.8%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
More about Fucus vesiculosus extract
Trigonella foenum-graecum seed extract~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Crataegus monogyna fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Uncaria tomentosa extract~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Lavandula angustifolia extract~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin

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Hypericum perforatum extract~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Cinnamomum cassia extract~0.4–0.6%
Irritant · high
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil
Citrus aurantium bergamia leaf oil~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Benzyl benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

More about Benzyl benzoate
Limonene~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Linalool~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium cocoate, Water, Mel, Glycerin, Xanthan gum, Brassica oleracea italica seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Adansonia digitata oil, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Persea gratissima oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Rosa canina flower powder, Euphrasia officinalis extract, Curcuma longa leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Salvia officinalis extract, Lycium barbarum fruit extract, Medicago sativa extract, Beta vulgaris extract, Taraxacum officinale extract, Withania somnifera leaf extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Stellaria media extract, Calendula officinalis extract, Sambucus nigra extract, Rosa canina flower extract, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Silybum marianum extract, Cimicifuga racemosa root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Zingiber officinale extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Trigonella foenum-graecum seed extract, Crataegus monogyna fruit extract, Uncaria tomentosa extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, Cinnamomum cassia extract, Potassium sorbate, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia leaf oil, Benzyl benzoate, Limonene, Linalool

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