Laboratoires de Biarritz Organic Cleansing Water

Laboratoires de Biarritz Organic Cleansing Water

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-4 caprate
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Organic Cleansing Water”
Source: Cocoon Center

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.

Polyglyceryl-4 caprateEffect: High~2.2–3.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Sodium anisate
Medium risk
We flagged 4 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sodium anisateUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally 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~1.1–1.6%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.9%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.15%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
Algae extractPlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet3/5~2–3%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.2–6.2%
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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Propanediol~3.2–4.8%
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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Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~2.2–3.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Algae extract~2–3%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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 levulinate~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium anisate~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Algae extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sodium levulinate, Sodium anisate, Citric acid

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🇫🇷 Cocoon Center (FR)500 ml
≈ $10.98
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🇬🇧 Amazon UK (UK)Price as of 11/10 15:01 GMT
≈ $13.66
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Worth comparing, line by line.

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.

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Match—40%39%39%
Price—$49.09$17.00$42.20
Shared key ingredients—2 of 31 of 32 of 3
Key difference—PanthenolPanthenolAvena Sativa Meal Extract
Irritancy Medium Low Low Low
Drying alcohol————
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