Works for
CleansingCoco-glucoside, LecithinCleanses gently
“Gentle Face Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside) 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: coco-glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Rosa damascena flower water~6.2–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterHelianthus annuus seed oil~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilTriticum vulgare germ oil~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
More about Triticum vulgare germ oilGlycerin~2.3–3.5%
- 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 GlycerinCoco-glucoside~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideLavandula angustifolia flower oil~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower oilRose flower oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Flower oil that is used as a fragrance
More about Rose flower oilLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateCalophyllum inophyllum seed oil~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panax ginseng root extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractLecithin~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.1–0.4%
- 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 juiceCitric acid~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Rosa damascena flower water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Glycerin, Coco-glucoside, Unknown, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Rose flower oil, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Panax ginseng root extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Lecithin, Unknown, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Unknown, Citric acid
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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.
| Kimberly SayerGentle Face CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | OdaciteGentle Rejuvenating Cleanser | Kate SomervilleDeliKate Soothing Cleanser | Perricone MDCold Plasma Plus+ Daily Detox Clay Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $40.00 | $13.23 | $29.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 6 | 3 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Xanthan Gum | Anhydroxylitol | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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