Works for
CleansingSodium cocoyl isethionate, Tea-cocoyl glutamate + 5 moreCleanses gently
“This mild pH and hypoallergenic cleanser foams up to wash off dirt and impurities on skin while providing a soothing effect.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, coconut acid, glyceryl stearate, potassium cocoate, potassium cocoyl glycinate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, tea-cocoyl glutamate) 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.
ExfoliationCapryloyl salicylic acidWorks well
“It contains LHA to gently exfoliate skin, azulene to calm skin, soap berry extract to help remove gunk in pores and refreshing glacier water to enhance skin’s moisture barrier.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil + 1 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~45–55%
Glycerin~5.4–6.6%
- 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 GlycerinSodium cocoyl isethionate~5.1–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cocoyl isethionateChamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract~3.1–3.8%
Tea-cocoyl glutamate~2.5–3.1%
Propanediol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCoconut acid~1.7–2.1%
Sodium isethionate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glyceryl stearate~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCetearyl alcohol~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGuaiazulene~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A blue-colored ingredient that is traditionally used as a colorant. It has anti-inflammatory properties. For example, it is successfully used to treat diaper rash for new borns. It can help support the skin barrier by reducing inflammation
More about GuaiazuleneCentella asiatica extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractMadecassoside~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideWater~0.5–0.7%
Potassium cocoyl glycinate~0.45–0.7%
Potassium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium cocoate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Potassium cocoateCamellia sinensis leaf water~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Green tea leaf water. Might have some minimal anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia sinensis leaf waterAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.4–0.65%
- 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 extractMelaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyquaternium-10~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-101,2-hexanediol~0.25–0.45%
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilGardenia florida fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating.
More about Gardenia florida fruit extractMethyl diisopropyl propionamide~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
T-butyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholDisodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Sodium chloride~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSapindus mukorossi fruit extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.2%
Capryloyl salicylic acid~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium cocoyl isethionate, Chamaecyparis obtusa leaf extract, Tea-cocoyl glutamate, Propanediol, Coconut acid, Sodium isethionate, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Guaiazulene, Centella asiatica extract, Madecassoside, Water, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Potassium benzoate, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Potassium cocoate, Camellia sinensis leaf water, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract, Polyquaternium-10, 1,2-hexanediol, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Methyl diisopropyl propionamide, T-butyl alcohol, Disodium edta, Sodium chloride, Sapindus mukorossi fruit extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Capryloyl salicylic 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.
| L'ESSENTIALZero CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | OngredientsSkin Barrier Moisture Deep Cleanser | the Torriden StoreBalanceful Cica Cleansing Gel | LeadersCalming Biotics Gel Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 55% | 53% | 51% |
| Price | — | $10.47 | $4.17 | $22.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 12 | 5 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Tripeptide-1 | Madecassic Acid | Madecassic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 22 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Centella asiatica in cosmetologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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