LOréal Paris Men Expert Derma Control Cleansing Gel
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acid, Capryloyl salicylic acidWorks well
“Formulated with 2% Salicylic acid + Niacinamide to gently exfoliates the surface layer of dead skin cells and unclogs pores to minimise the appearance of blackheads, remove excess oil and help prevent blemishes.”
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, salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Salicylic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“Formulated with 2% Salicylic acid + Niacinamide to gently exfoliates the surface layer of dead skin cells and unclogs pores to minimise the appearance of blackheads, remove excess oil and help prevent blemishes.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide, salicylic acid. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Decyl glucoside + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Derma Control Cleansing Gel”
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, decyl glucoside.
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~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~11–14%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateGlycerin~4.2–5.2%
- 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 GlycerinDecyl glucoside~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideCoco-betaine~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineSodium chloride~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSalicylic acid~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidNiacinamide~1.3–1.6%
- 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 NiacinamideTriethyl citrate~1–1.2%
Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearatePeg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesSodium hydroxide~0.5–0.75%
Disodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Capryloyl salicylic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateCitric acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Glycerin, Decyl glucoside, Coco-betaine, Sodium chloride, Salicylic acid, Niacinamide, Triethyl citrate, Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Citric acid, Parfum
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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.
| LOréal Paris Men ExpertDerma Control Cleansing GelYOUR PRODUCT | MixaAnti-Imperfection Comfort Cleanser | Merci HandyFacial Cleansing Gel | Community Sixty-SixDetoxifying AHA/BHA Gel Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 93% | 83% | 83% |
| Price | — | $7.16 | — | $15.82 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Squalane | Zinc Gluconate | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 6A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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