La Roche-Posay Lipikar Surgras Anti-Dryness Cleansing Cream
Works for
CleansingPeg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate + 9 moreCan be harsh
“Formulated with a very soft base with a Shea Butter derivative, replenishing skin with lipids, La Roche-Posay Lipikar Surgras Anti-Dryness Cleansing Cream 400ml cleanses skin without being harsh.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people coco-betaine.
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium 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%
Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oils and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Peg-7 glyceryl cocoateDisodium cocoamphodiacetate~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateCoco-betaine~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineSodium laureth sulfate~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfatePeg-60 hydrogenated castor oil~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oilSodium chloride~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePeg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate~1.3–1.9%
Glycol distearate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateSodium glycolate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol~0.55–1.25%
Citric acid~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGlycerin~0.4–0.95%
- 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 GlycerinNiacinamide~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideParfum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPeg-55 propylene glycol oleate~0.15–0.65%
Peg-75 shea butter glycerides~0.15–0.55%
Polyquaternium-7~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Ppg-5-ceteth-20~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A solvent with some emollient properties
More about Ppg-5-ceteth-20Propylene glycol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolSodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Coco-betaine, Sodium laureth sulfate, Peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, Sodium chloride, Peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, Glycol distearate, Sodium glycolate, Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol, Citric acid, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Parfum, Peg-55 propylene glycol oleate, Peg-75 shea butter glycerides, Polyquaternium-7, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Propylene glycol, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
| La Roche-PosayLipikar Surgras Anti-Dryness Cleansing CreamYOUR PRODUCT | NécessaireThe Body Wash Fragrance-Free – Barrier Cleanse With Niacinamide, 5 Essential Ceramides + Hyaluronic Acid With Pump | CetaphilRestoraderm Soothing Wash | NaturiumThe Purifier Niacinamide Serum Body Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 80% | 80% | 77% |
| Price | — | $42.00 | $20.87 | $15.56 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 13 | 2 of 13 | 3 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Linoleic Acid | Colloidal Oatmeal | Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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