Keys Soulcare Golden Cleanser

Keys Soulcare Golden Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 9 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“It gently removes dirt, makeup, and impurities with antioxidant-rich Manuka honey from New Zealand, soothing turmeric and calming chamomile.”
Source: Ulta

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (butylene glycol laurate, cocamidopropyl betaine, coceth-7, peg-150 distearate, peg-150 stearate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, polysorbate 20, ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether, sodium cocoyl alaninate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) 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, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~10–12%
Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~4.5–5.5%
Sodium cocoyl alaninateEffect: High~4.4–5.3%
Butylene glycol laurateEffect: High~1.9–2.4%
Peg-150 distearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.6–2%
Peg-150 stearateEffect: High~0.75–1.1%
Coceth-7Effect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.5–0.75%
Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.5–0.75%
Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol etherEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.5–0.7%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.45–0.65%
Stearic acidEffect: High, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.35–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agentHigh~10–12%est.
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~4.5–5.5%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.4%est.
Curcuma longa root extractA plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritantHigh~0.95–1.15%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05%est.
Peg-150 distearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.6–2%est.
Coceth-7Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.5–0.75%est.
Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol etherHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.5–0.7%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Caprylhydroxamic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.1–0.2%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~10–12%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent

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Sodium cocoyl alaninate~4.4–5.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Cocamidopropyl betaine~4.5–5.5%
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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Glycerin~2.4–2.9%
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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Butylene glycol laurate~1.9–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Peg-150 distearate~1.6–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Honey~1.4–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterial

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~1.2–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Curcuma longa root extract~0.95–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant

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Peg-150 stearate~0.75–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Peg-120 methyl glucose triisostearate~0.6–0.95%
Formula
Butylene glycol~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Peg-4~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Polysorbate 20~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Coceth-7~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether~0.5–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Stearic acid~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Peg-150~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Propanediol~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Caramel~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Citric acid~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Sodium cocoyl alaninate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Glycerin, Butylene glycol laurate, Peg-150 distearate, Honey, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Peg-150 stearate, Peg-120 methyl glucose triisostearate, Butylene glycol, Peg-4, Polysorbate 20, Coceth-7, Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Stearic acid, Peg-150, Propanediol, Caramel, Citric acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum

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